Tell me about your favorite manager. What did you enjoy most about working with them?
PNC Bank wants to hear what excites you and keeps you motivated in a co-working relationship with your boss. It also will offer insights into the type of leader who might serve as a role model whom you might emulate your leadership style after. If you aren't interested in growing into a leadership role, it could offer insights into the leadership style that is most effective in motivating you. They are interested in your values and want to hear about your experience developing relationships with managers.
"I love my current boss because she leads with a collaborative and team-oriented style. We have regular team huddles to provide ongoing communication about process changes or upcoming events."
"My favorite manager was my very first manager when I worked at Company X. She was attentive and spent a lot of time mentoring me. I feel that many of my positive work-based skills and qualities are because of how she interacted with and trained me."
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Anonymous Answer
I worked under my favorite manager at my first job in high school. I worked for Dr. Smith, a retired dentist, managing the maintenance of his 10-acre property. This included multiple gardens and all of the other landscaping work. He was patient while he taught me how to manage all of the work, often working side by side to teach me. He was also patient in answering my questions and always provided valuable feedback to help me do a better job.
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Wonderful example! You've shared why you enjoyed working with Dr. Smith. Make your answer even stronger by sharing the outcome - the skills you honed while working for him or how his patience, feedback, or guidance improved your work.
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