Our goal is to be the top rated company in our industry. After researching Lockheed Martin, what do you think we could improve on?

"I have conducted a great deal of research on Lockheed Martin before meeting you today. I like your branding, and your online presence is strong. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to have a confirmation email sent to all online job applicants. I found the site a bit difficult to navigate and was not sure that my initial application went through successfully. Luckily, your HR department was amazing, and they called me just a few days later for a pre-screen interview."

"I thoroughly researched Lockheed Martin before applying. I am happy to say that Lockheed's reputation is stellar within the client community and with current and former employees.

The only thing that comes to mind is that I read a report in which employees felt like they understood the goals of the company, but were unclear on specific department KPIs. It is hard to know how valid that feedback is, but it is something I feel I will pay attention to as a manager if hired. I like to ensure that everyone on my team knows exactly what we're aiming for and how it relates to larger goals at all times. Given the clarity of the goals of Lockheed Martin, I feel this will be easy to attain if hired."

There is an art to answering this question. It is important to describe a genuine improvement opportunity that demonstrates your company knowledge while maintaining a positive and light attitude. Start your answer with a compliment and then describe the improvement opportunity. Demonstrate humility and then end your response on a positive note.

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.