1. How can we motivate you on the job?
2. We are moving quickly into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?
3. At Daimler, we are seeking individuals who are self-motivated. Share with me some ways you motivate yourself in your job performance.
4. At Daimler we like to hire those who see a future in the automobile industry. Where do you see this position taking you in the future?
5. At Daimler, we hire leaders who inspire and empower. What qualities do you think make an effective leader?
6. At Daimler, we find that more and more people are buying online. How comfortable are you with computers and using them to interact with your clients?
7. The position may require you to work long hours, including nights and weekends. Are there any schedule limitations that you have?
8. Are you a creative person?
9. At Daimler we like to train our employees in the art of sales and in the features of various models. Tell me about your sales philosophy.
10. During the day at Daimler, you are likely to be faced with lots of interruptions from customers needing assistance. Share with me how you deal with interruptions at your present position.
11. Daimler is one of the largest manufacturers of vehicles in the world. How familiar are you with what we do here at Daimler?
12. At Daimler we have many employees involved in social projects throughout the community. What social causes do you support and why are they important to you?
13. Looking at your resume, I see multiple gaps between employment. What were you doing during those gaps?
14. At Daimler, we believe in promoting a life/work balance for our employees, what are some things you do to help yourself divert from the stress of work?
15. The training you are likely to receive will require classes on the features and functions of each model. This might require some self-study. How comfortable are you with this?
16. In this digital age, Daimler is seeking to hire employees who are familiar with smartphones, iPads, and the like. Share with me what experience you have with technology and social media.
17. The automobile industry is competitive. Are you comfortable working in a competitive environment?
18. At Daimler we seek to hire individuals who have a keen interest in the automobile industry. What interests you most about what we do?
19. Many positions in our company are fully commissioned. Are you confident enough in your sales abilities to work on 100% commission?
20. At Daimler we put a lot of pride in our customer service. How do you go above and beyond for your clientele?
21. There are times when the dealership gets busy, and stressful. Tell me about your previous position, and how you interacted with your supervisor under duress.
22. At Daimler we set daily, weekly, and monthly targets for all of our sales employees. Have you worked with very specific KPI's as of late?
23. This position will likely require you to work with other department employees and their supervisors. Tell me about a time when you worked with another department and how it went.
24. This position requires a uniform. Are there any hindrances that might prevent you from wearing a uniform each day?
25. Would you describe yourself as a structured type of person or one who goes with the flow?
26. This position will require you to operate a motor vehicle, please tell me if you believe that there might be any restrictions in this area.
27. At Daimler, we believe in protecting our customers' private information. Share with me ways that you have had to do this at your previous position.
28. I see that you have recently worked for one of our direct competitors. Do you have a non-compete agreement in place?