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What do you foresee will be the hardest part of being a Band 7 Manager?

From the sometimes long hours to the stress of working closely and answering to the top leaders of an institution, your interviewer knows that the job of a Band 7 Manager isn't always sunshine and rainbows. In posing this question to you, your interviewer wants to hear what you feel will be the challenges for yourself if you land the job.

"I know the most difficult part of this role as a Band 7 Manager will be the essential HR functions like performance documentation, timekeeping, and compensation. If I am fortunate enough to be offered this position, I know that my first 90 days will need a strict focus on approving the time for my staff and other essential HR functions. I'm very technically savvy, so learning new programs will come easily to me if I have the chance to train quickly with a hands-on approach."

Before your Band 7 Manager interview, carefully read the job description and duties and reflect on what would be the most challenging part of this transition. Explain that you plan on tackling this challenge head-on.

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