What type of manager brings out the best in you?
Managers at Bunnings Warehouse work hard to ensure they have healthy teams, which start with supporting individual associates. Before your interview, put some thought into the qualities great leaders you admire possess. Familiarize yourself with the five main leadership types; authoritarian, participative, delegative, transactional, and transformational. Speak to which you feel are the types of managers who bring out the best in you and which are the most important leadership qualities. How you answer this question will help them evaluate the scope of your soft people skills.
"I have worked with a wide range of personalities and management styles with great success. If I could express a preference, I feel I work best with a manager who allows me autonomy while still investing time in me through mentorship and training. Can you describe the management style at Bunnings?"
"In the past, I have worked best with managers who are strong mentors but also offer autonomy when it comes to the tasks they know I am well versed in."
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Anonymous Answer
I like a manager who knows the ability of their staff, and who does not try to micro-manage them, but also knows when they need help.
Rachelle's Feedback
Knowing the ability of their staff is a unique answer - this is fantastic! If you do mention micromanagement, be prepared for follow up questions from the interviewer such as 'What does micromanagement mean to you?'
Anonymous Answer
All my previous managers believed in me and they knew that I will put my heart and soul to achieve the goal, due to their constant belief in me, they have motivated me and brought out the best in me.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! To enhance your answer, draw the conclusion and perhaps give an example of how you were able to achieve your best work with a manager that believed in you.
"A manager who is supportive and believes in my abilities provides the best motivation. All my managers knew I put my heart and soul into achieving goals. During my time at [xyz company], I was able to [discuss achievements] with the help and support of a manager who demonstrated his support by [talk about specifics].
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