Sysco Mock Interview

Practice 35 Sysco interview questions covering foodservice operations, customer relationships, and logistics expertise.

Question 22 of 35

How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

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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.

You cannot force others to communicate with you in the way you would prefer. However, those with above-average communication skills are adept at identifying when communication needs to be enhanced and can adapt their communication style to that of the lesser skilled communicator. Talk to the interviewer about a supervisor with less developed skills and how you managed to carry the weight in those situations.

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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.

"Whenever I have a supervisor who does not properly communicate with me, I try to learn their communication style and emulate it. Sometimes you have to relate to others in their style to be understood."

Kimberly Hallman

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.

"I have had great supervisors in my previous positions; however, if faced with a communication challenge like this, I would ask the supervisor how I could improve communication between us. Rather than place blame, I believe it's more effective to ask for growth recommendations."

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I ask questions. Even if I have to implement something before I get the answer, I will follow up so that I completely understand the why.

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Great response! You might want to consider adding a sentence or two about your understanding and ability to work with multiple communication styles and/or find the type of communication that works best for your supervisor.

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35Sysco Interview Questions & Answers

Availability

1.This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

Customer Service

2.Sysco puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?

Career Goals

3.What do you know about Sysco? Why do you want to work for us?

Customer Service

4.At Sysco, we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

Trust

5.We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Sysco to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered a co-worker stealing product or money?

Experience

6.In this role, you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10, how strong are your mathematical skills?

Behavioral

7.This position requires you to wear a uniform to work. Have you worn a uniform in the workplace before? How do you feel about this?

Creativity

8.In our retail stores, we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of making an attractive retail display?

Leadership

9.At Sysco, we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

Behavioral

10.Tell me three qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Sysco.

11.Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

12.In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

Trust

13.You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at Sysco. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

Career Goals

14.Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Sysco?

Experience

15.Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why?

Experience

16.At Sysco, we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time you went above and beyond.

Behavioral

17.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

Communication

18.Tell me about a time you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

Experience

19.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

Career Goals

20.Why is this job with Sysco right for you at this time in your career?

Leadership

21.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

Communication

22.How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

Behavioral

23.Personality fit is important to us at Sysco. How would you describe your personality?

Behavioral

24.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

Attendance

25.We need reliable people on our team at Sysco. How many days were you absent from work last year?

Career Goals

26.Describe your ideal employer.

Behavioral

27.How can Sysco motivate you on the job?

Experience

28.What are your salary expectations?

Behavioral

29.How do you feel about performance incentives?

Career Goals

30.What do you hope to learn from this job at Sysco?

Attendance

31.Do you have reliable transportation?

Attendance

32.How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

Teamwork

33.Tell me about a time you worked with a diverse team.

Trust

34.How you would handle catching a work friend stealing?

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Sysco Mock Interview

How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

35Sysco Interview Questions & Answers

1.This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

2.Sysco puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?

3.What do you know about Sysco? Why do you want to work for us?

4.At Sysco, we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

5.We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Sysco to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered a co-worker stealing product or money?

6.In this role, you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10, how strong are your mathematical skills?

7.This position requires you to wear a uniform to work. Have you worn a uniform in the workplace before? How do you feel about this?

8.In our retail stores, we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of making an attractive retail display?

9.At Sysco, we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

10.Tell me three qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Sysco.

11.Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

12.In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

13.You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at Sysco. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

14.Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Sysco?

15.Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why?

16.At Sysco, we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time you went above and beyond.

17.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

18.Tell me about a time you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

19.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

20.Why is this job with Sysco right for you at this time in your career?

21.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

22.How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

23.Personality fit is important to us at Sysco. How would you describe your personality?

24.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

25.We need reliable people on our team at Sysco. How many days were you absent from work last year?

26.Describe your ideal employer.

27.How can Sysco motivate you on the job?

28.What are your salary expectations?

29.How do you feel about performance incentives?

30.What do you hope to learn from this job at Sysco?

31.Do you have reliable transportation?

32.How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

33.Tell me about a time you worked with a diverse team.

34.How you would handle catching a work friend stealing?

35.A work friend is running late and may be fired if they don't clock in on time. They call and ask you to clock in for them. What do you say?