Nestle Purina Mock Interview
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It's important for shift changes to go smoothly at Nestle Purina to maintain productivity. How do you make sure transitions are seamless?
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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
Shift work can be tricky in the food and beverage industry. If someone leaves a mess or leaves their work half-finished, and you don't know where to begin, you can waste valuable time scrambling to pick up the pieces. Nestle Purina doesn't want to waste any time during shift changes because time is money. Give an example that demonstrates that you are mindful of the transitions.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"When I worked as a merchandiser, I was part-time and shared the responsibilities with a team of four people. I took time to explain what I was working on to my co-workers whenever I had to end my shift in the middle of a project. I also left notes that were easy to understand and kept my workspace tidy."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"Strong scheduling is the most important factor in ensuring transitions are seamless. In addition to solid scheduling, everyone's willingness to jump in and help when volumes are higher than average or when staff is shorter than expected is crucial."
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There's a 30-minute timeframe to where each shift overlaps the other to ensure associates can discuss what has happened while on shift. Not only that, there are boards that help drive communication from shift to shift. I also make myself available to all shifts via phone or in-person if anyone has any questions or has the need to talk.
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Good answer! Communication is the key to reducing the potential for the wasted time between shift transitions, and your answer reflects that. I've suggested a slight rewording below, to clarify your response for the interviewer.
To ensure transitions between shifts are seamless, I take advantage of the 30-minute shift overlap to ensure I can debrief with colleagues and identify any issues that may require attention. Additionally, I am mindful of the boards that help drive communication from shift to shift and encourage all associates to utilize them fully. I also make myself available during all shifts, either in person or by phone, to assist if anyone has any questions or has the need to talk.
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