SABIS Educational Systems Inc. Mock Interview

Practice 35 SABIS interview questions covering educational philosophy, classroom management, and the SABIS Point System.

Question 16 of 35

Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

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Audra Kresinske

Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.

Maybe you can think of a time when you noticed an issue and took the opportunity to present your employer with a potential change. Employers value people who see a need and take the initiative to improve it. Talk to the hiring manager about a time when you took initiative in the workplace to benefit the organization. Share the successful outcome of the experience.

Audra Kresinske

Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.

"I was able to present and implement one specific change in the office this past year. It was a recycling program that I felt was very important, even for our smaller office. We had significantly less waste after my initiative was implemented and I enjoyed seeing others take pride in helping our environment."

Crystal Goines

"In my previous position, I noticed that our written procedures were not exactly how the employees were doing things. I decided to interview the employees and compare them to the written procedures that management wanted to use. We were able to come to a compromise that met all of the safety and quality requirements of the company, but still worked a bit faster and easier for the staff."

Audra Kresinske

Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.

Employers value people who are go-getters. They want to hire people who see gaps or needs and do their part to fix to. Sharing about a time you took the initiative to improve something in the workplace will demonstrate to the interviewer that you are a confident and thoughtful contributor in the workplace who will surely add value to the company.

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35SABIS Educational Systems Inc. Interview Questions & Answers

Leadership

1.At SABIS Educational Systems, our business portfolio is diversified, which can create a challenging management environment. Are you able to effectively manage unrelated business units?

Discovery

2.Because SABIS Educational Systems is a diversified organization, we offer a wide range of opportunities for career growth. Where would you like to see your career in five years?

Communication

3.Clear communication is key to our success at SABIS Educational Systems. Describe to me your communication style and why you think your style will be a fit here.

Discovery

4.At SABIS Educational Systems we offer a wide range of products and services. How do you plan to positively impact our business, if hired?

General

5.Because SABIS Educational Systems has a large geographic footprint, we have to accommodate a variety of time zones. Do you have experience working for clients and co-workers in multiple time zones?

Discovery

6.Have you ever been employed through a company merger or acquisition? If so, tell me about your experience.

Discovery

7.SABIS Educational Systems puts a lot of focus on our local and global impact so we seek to hire those with the same values. What do you know about our company values, and how do they align with your personal values?

Discovery

8.We have many strong competitors. In your opinion, what does SABIS Educational Systems do to stand out from the rest?

Discovery

9.Typical "corporate culture" is something that we work hard to avoid here at SABIS Educational Systems. Tell me about your ideal workplace culture.

Teamwork

10.Tell me about a time that you have helped a co-worker accomplish an important goal.

Situational

11.When have you been asked to perform a function or complete a task in which you had little or no experience in doing?

Situational

12.When have you had to think quickly in response to sudden change?

Behavioral

13.How would you describe your work ethic?

Operational

14.After receiving information from your supervisor, how do you ensure you properly communicate this information to your team?

Discovery

15.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

Situational

16.Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

Behavioral

17.Tell me about a time when you created a unique idea or solution, and it was rejected by your colleagues. How were you able to bounce back?

Situational

18.When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?

Discovery

19.We are asking for eight years of industry experience and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

Behavioral

20.When have you shown great integrity at work?

Behavioral

21.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

Leadership

22.Do you believe you are a leader? When have you led a team?

Leadership

23.How do you evaluate success among your team members?

Discovery

24.What are you reading right now?

Operational

25.How do you prioritize multiple projects when they all seem equally important?

Scenario

26.What would you do if a client asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer?

Direct

27.How long have you been looking for a job?

Discovery

28.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

Discovery

29.What is your personal mission statement?

Salary

30.What are your salary expectations?

General

31.Do you have any questions for me about this position?

Discovery

32.Why do you think you will be successful in this role with SABIS Educational Systems?

Education

33.How has your post-secondary education prepared you for this job with SABIS Educational Systems?

Discovery

34.Tell me about yourself.

Behavioral

SABIS Educational Systems Inc. Mock Interview

Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

35SABIS Educational Systems Inc. Interview Questions & Answers

1.At SABIS Educational Systems, our business portfolio is diversified, which can create a challenging management environment. Are you able to effectively manage unrelated business units?

2.Because SABIS Educational Systems is a diversified organization, we offer a wide range of opportunities for career growth. Where would you like to see your career in five years?

3.Clear communication is key to our success at SABIS Educational Systems. Describe to me your communication style and why you think your style will be a fit here.

4.At SABIS Educational Systems we offer a wide range of products and services. How do you plan to positively impact our business, if hired?

5.Because SABIS Educational Systems has a large geographic footprint, we have to accommodate a variety of time zones. Do you have experience working for clients and co-workers in multiple time zones?

6.Have you ever been employed through a company merger or acquisition? If so, tell me about your experience.

7.SABIS Educational Systems puts a lot of focus on our local and global impact so we seek to hire those with the same values. What do you know about our company values, and how do they align with your personal values?

8.We have many strong competitors. In your opinion, what does SABIS Educational Systems do to stand out from the rest?

9.Typical "corporate culture" is something that we work hard to avoid here at SABIS Educational Systems. Tell me about your ideal workplace culture.

10.Tell me about a time that you have helped a co-worker accomplish an important goal.

11.When have you been asked to perform a function or complete a task in which you had little or no experience in doing?

12.When have you had to think quickly in response to sudden change?

13.How would you describe your work ethic?

14.After receiving information from your supervisor, how do you ensure you properly communicate this information to your team?

15.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

16.Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

17.Tell me about a time when you created a unique idea or solution, and it was rejected by your colleagues. How were you able to bounce back?

18.When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?

19.We are asking for eight years of industry experience and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

20.When have you shown great integrity at work?

21.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

22.Do you believe you are a leader? When have you led a team?

23.How do you evaluate success among your team members?

24.What are you reading right now?

25.How do you prioritize multiple projects when they all seem equally important?

26.What would you do if a client asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer?

27.How long have you been looking for a job?

28.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

29.What is your personal mission statement?

30.What are your salary expectations?

31.Do you have any questions for me about this position?

32.Why do you think you will be successful in this role with SABIS Educational Systems?

33.How has your post-secondary education prepared you for this job with SABIS Educational Systems?

34.Tell me about yourself.

35.Tell me about the most recent feedback you received and how you responded to it.