UNICEF Mock Interview
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Question 13 of 35
At UNICEF, our employees are guided by the eight competency areas detailed within our Competency Framework. As a manager, how have you nurtured and led team members to success?
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Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"Nurtures, leads, and manages people" is #8 of UNICEF's Competency Framework. This competency is unique for individuals interviewing for management and/or leadership positions. The interviewer wants to know about your experience and skills when it comes to managing a team.
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"As a manager, I believe strongly in the importance of communication. Transparency is key in building trust within a team, as is making my employees feel comfortable talking to me about concerns, questions, or challenges. I work hard to ensure each team member feels heard and listened to. I meet with team members on a weekly basis and ask how they are doing if they have any new ideas related to our fundraising activities. During team meetings, I share some of these ideas to discuss together as a group and give acknowledgment to individuals. When each team member feels empowered as an individual, they are more likely to contribute to the team's work as a whole."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"Professional development is an essential aspect of my strategy for team building and supporting each employee's continued growth. As such, I would be eager to utilize UNICEF's AGORA application to supplement any workshops, training, and team-building programs in which we participate together. I have led several accounting teams in the past, and each time I show how invested I am in their professional development, the result is a greater commitment to the work we are doing."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
Highlight qualities and characteristics that are unique to your management style. In addition, be sure to provide some insight into how you foster a productive environment and support employees' professional development.
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Delegation and offering opportunities to team members
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These are two great techniques to share. This is your opportunity to really highlight your leadership skills, so think about other aspects like promoting goal setting and achievement, providing support and helping remove barriers, etc. These will go a long way in your response as well.
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