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What type of manager do you best work with?

"I work well with a manager who can set clear guidelines and then allow me to perform my best work. I am independent; however, I love a collaborative work environment. This best describes my current work environment. Could you share with me a bit more about the work style of the person to whom I would be reporting?"

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How to Answer: What type of manager do you best work with?

  • 30. What type of manager do you best work with?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like assurance that you are going to get along well with the manager whom you would be reporting to in this role. There are many different management styles, and perhaps you do well with a variety of them. Tell the interviewer about your favorite manager in the past, and why you worked so well together. You should also ask the interviewer in return if they can describe the working style of the person to whom you would be reporting.

      Answer Example

      "I work well with a manager who can set clear guidelines and then allow me to perform my best work. I am independent; however, I love a collaborative work environment. This best describes my current work environment. Could you share with me a bit more about the work style of the person to whom I would be reporting?"

      Admin

      "I can get along well with many different management types; however, I work best with managers who like to coach, train, and develop their staff. My current manager is not a strong leader in these ways which is why I am seeking a new opportunity. Could you describe the work style of the manager in this role?"

      Manager

      "I am the type of manager who prefers to show versus tell. In turn, I like to work with people who live by the same philosophy. I like urgency but do not appreciate those who panic and create unsettling urgency in everything they do. Please tell me a bit more about the management style present in your organization."

      Marketing

      "I believe the most successful managers, in the marketing realm, are those who show a balance of creativity and the ability to manage a project, continually pushing it forward. I work best with managers who are organized, upbeat, and positive. This type of environment can foster a great deal of creativity. Would you agree?"

      Retail

      "Retail managers should be friendly, customer-service driven, patient, and willing to train. I recall the first manager I had in a retail environment. She wanted me to succeed and dedicated her time to train me properly. This attitude made all the difference for me. I am excited to hear more about the management styles within your company."

      Sales

      "The best sales manager that I ever had was someone newer to their management career who encouraged us to develop ourselves professionally, at every given time. He lived by the Grant Cardone '10X Rule' which was, if you are not pushing yourself ten times harder than everyone else, you will never be more than average. I like a manager who can drive me in a fun, competitive, and motivating way."

      Teacher

      "How would you best describe the management style at your school? My current leadership team is kind, collaborative, thoughtful, and resourceful."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am the type of manager that prefers action over just words. I hate when people always come unsettling and confuse other people around them."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Certainly, avoid the word 'hate' or excessively negative words in an interview. How can you re-frame this response to be positive? The question is asking what you best work with - not what you dislike, so there is no need to go to the dark side :)
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