BMW Group Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 28
Tell me about a time when you might have disagreed with your supervisor and how you handled the situation.
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James McMechan has over 30 years of management experience, primarily in the hospitality and auto industries. He has interviewed hundreds of applicants and trained effective and engaged employees.
Like any organization, BMW will have a chain of command. Employers want to know that you are respectful of your leaders and that you communicate respectfully without causing a disruption to the company. This is an opportunity to share with your hiring manager how important you believe good communication is. Be positive and careful about what you share because one of the things an interviewer may be looking for is a determination on whether you are an employee who 'bad-mouths' a previous manager, as this might indicate that you are inflexible and unteachable.
James McMechan has over 30 years of management experience, primarily in the hospitality and auto industries. He has interviewed hundreds of applicants and trained effective and engaged employees.
"I believe that it's my job as a professional to adapt to all types of people, and respect leadership even when I disagree with decisions they make. My previous employer and I did not always agree, but I respected his position and carried out his wishes to the best of my ability. I believe that you will find me to be a loyal employee who is willing to do what is asked of me."
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To not disagree with the way your supervisor wants you to do things, if I have an idea which will disagree with the supervisor I will ask to speak with him privately to discuss what I have in mind.
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If you have a specific example of a time to share, that would be best. If you haven't been in this situation before, you've taken the right approach of walking the interviewer through the steps you would take in this situation. Be sure to really focus on your communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
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