At Honeywell we seek to hire those who are confident in their skills and proactive. How do you plan to make an impact on our business in the first 90 days?
The interviewers want to know your approach when coming into a new work environment and how you'll fit in with the team. There are many behavior types, and how you answer this behavioral question will show the interviewers how well you'll fit into the team and what you have to contribute.
"I noticed in your job description that you mention a sales hunter mentality as being a must. My 90-day impact plan would be to tackle aggressively the cold call list that you mentioned has been neglected recently. These cold calls will cause an increase in sales appointments as my closing percentage is very strong."
"If hired, I plan to make an impact on your business quickly. I will do this by fully absorbing my training, taking any additional coursework if required, and building healthy co-worker relationships right out of the gates."
Familiarize yourself with the 30/60/90 rule: The first month of a new hire's 90 day probation period should focus on familiarizing themselves with the team, company, products/services, clients, etc. Month two should be spent studying current processes and procedures, identifying strengths and weaknesses. In the last month, that hire should be well-grounded in the role and capable of identifying growth opportunities. Past the 90 day mark is considered an acceptable time to implement innovation.
In order to build rapport and trust with a new team, a hire needs to learn the ins and outs, before suggesting it needs fixing. The best way to evaluate what you can contribute is by first working side by side with those who are more familiar with the environment. Learn from them, ask questions, and get a clear understanding of their systems before you offer suggestions for how to improve upon them.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
In my first 3 months, I will put a great time and effort into learning the products and the technologies behind them, learn about the customers and their behavior and habits. Analyze the past failures and losses that happened in order for me to form a full picture and create my strategy into how I would approach each client to ensure their satisfaction.
Cindy's Feedback
Good plan! This will create a good foundation for success.
Anonymous Answer
In the beginning, I will dedicate a lot of time and effort to learning the products and the technologies behind them, learning about customers and their behaviors and habits. I'm sure the former person in charge of this area did a good job and later moved to another position, so I can combine my good perception and methods with Honeywell's client portfolio to increase customer relationships and identify important points for ongoing action in the commercial area.
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent!
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