What do you think we could do better?

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Rachelle Enns · Accepted Answer

"I have been through much of Company ABC's hiring process, and I must say that this company has the fastest callback time, and your team is the most responsive overall. The only point I could mention is that the job portal was a bit tough to navigate on my mobile phone. This factor aside, I am thrilled with the candidate experience your company has created. I look forward to joining the team and contributing to this exceptional workplace culture."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

As a candidate, you have a unique advantage because you have gone through the company's hiring process and have performed unbiased research on the organization. For that reason, the interviewer wants to know your insights and observations regarding opportunities for business improvements. The goal of your response is to discuss what you have observed as a candidate or even as a recent customer.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Avoid approaching this question with a 'savior complex' by insinuating that you can fix all of the company's problems when hiring you. The interviewer doesn't want to hear that you have all of the answers (since nobody does), and they also do not want a long list of improvements you believe the company should make. Instead, show thoughtfulness by mentioning both a positive and a negative factor and then bring your response back to how you can assist.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Your interviewer might ask this question in other forms, including: - What do you think we could do better?
- How do you think you could improve our company if we hired you?
- If this were your company, what would you do differently?Be prepared to answer the question, 'What do you think we could do better?' in various forms.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Begin your response with a compliment about what you've seen and experienced so far. Then, bring in an observation regarding what you think the hiring company could do better. Whenever possible, loop in another positive statement so that your answer sounds thoughtful and balanced. Your response should focus on what you can do (specific action steps) to help the company improve on its potential weaknesses. Ensure that your answer is not a severe critique. Instead, it's a thoughtful observation on an area where there is room for improvement and you can assist.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I did notice that Company ABC's social media profiles could be stronger. Company profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and even Instagram can be helpful resources for candidates. I set these social profiles up for my previous employer and would be happy to do the same for you, should I be the successful candidate."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I have heard excellent things about this organization, including how Company ABC managed its 2008 merger. You mentioned in our previous interview that the company could be more efficient in the hiring process. This task is one that I can certainly help with once I am on board. I have a lot of experience in talent selection and corporate DEI planning."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I find Agency ABC highly creative yet a touch underrated compared to other local agencies. I believe your value proposition could be pushed further by strategically leveraging social media channels. This approach is something I can certainly help to deliver."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I truly appreciate the effort Company ABC puts into its onboarding process and how quickly your team has moved with my candidacy so far. I am happy with nearly everything I have seen. One suggestion I have is to ensure that the storefront is always immaculate. I did notice today that the storefront looked a touch unkept. Should I be hired, I can help with that! I am a very tidy and organized retail associate."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I have been a customer of Company ABC and now a candidate, giving me a well-rounded view of your organization. If I could recommend any change, I would suggest strengthening the company's social media presence. Most of the next generation of customers are online. I can help engage those audiences through a stronger sales-based social strategy, similar to what I did for Company XYZ."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"As an experienced educator in the public sector, I can guess that any pain points or areas of improvement come from public education budget cuts. Is this correct? If so, I have many creative recommendations and suggestions to help stretch classroom dollars and introduce complementary community programming and other publicly available initiatives that would benefit our students."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Describe in detail how your education and work experience qualify you for this position as the ideal candidate (see ideal candidate section in the position description). Include any certifications, training, or classes you have attended that are relevant to this role."

Anonymous User · Answer

"UHG is a leader in the insurance sector, I can't think of anything that needs to be done better at this time."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have been through a great deal of your interview process at this point. I heard that your company could be more efficient in the hiring process. This task is one that I can certainly tackle once I am on board."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am a very frequent user of Facebook marketplace applications. Usually, whenever I had to sell any furniture I post ads in these applications. Similarly, I buy a lot of stuff using this application too. However, many times when I am looking for a particular item, I am not able to see the best ad services nearby me. Usually, good options appear after a week or so after I am looking for a particular item. In my opinion, FB can bring some more real-time ad services to its users."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have been thrilled with the interview process. I felt that your company was very responsive and welcoming. The only thing that I could even mention is that I would have loved a more detailed timeline of the 18-month training period. Overall, my entire experience has made me excited about the opportunity to work for such a great company."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am incredibly impressed with your company. I reached out to a friend who uses your products and had nothing but good things to say. The only thing I would mention is to list perhaps your jobs on other sites other than your own, and at the same time, I am glad they are not all out there on all external sites since I found this listing on your internal site."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have been thrilled with the interview process. I felt that your company was very responsive and welcoming. The only thing that I could even mention is that I would have loved a more detailed timeline of the interview process. It would be helpful to know how long and how many people I would be talking to. Overall, my entire experience has made me excited about the opportunity to work for such a great company."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Using edjoin makes it easy to find available jobs within the District, and the format is easy to navigate. I would only suggest that a longer open application might be helpful to applicants, especially if they are not checking the site daily."

Anonymous User · Answer

"My greatest strength is working with data and extracting actionable insights. I am also highly collaborative and love to work in a team. I truly believe teamwork is one of the most essentials for any success."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have read the annual report of your company. last year was a challenging year for ABC company because of covid-19. especially because of shortcomings of financial crime, it led to a lower-earning. This year, your company focus on the financial crime area. And I would like to apply my knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems."

Anonymous User · Answer

"First of all, I like that your job description was detailed and that there was an initial HR interview to make me feel welcome, and that I was a fit for the job. To improve I would also post the salary in the job description. However since you are interviewing for a front-end website position, I would not focus too much on logical questions. I would focus more on visual things like how to align things side by side in CSS. As for your product, I have used resource planning apps in the past and the greatest hurdle to switching to another competitor was the pain of migrating the data. So I would emphasize the fact that your product makes it easier to migrate data and maybe also market that you have consultants that can come to your business and help you setup the software."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I did notice that social media profiles could be stronger. These profiles can be helpful resources for candidates. I used to set these social profiles up for my previous employer and would be happy to do the same for you, should I be a successful candidate."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Hiring and training qualified employees even those without work-related experiences to have adequate manpower. An inexperienced but qualified applicant if trained thoroughly and extensively will become an asset to the company."

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