Describe your ideal supervisor.
The interviewer wants to know which type of leadership you thrive under and if there is a particular type of leadership style that may not work for you. The interviewer wants to determine if you will work well under the manager or director that oversees the role that you are interviewing for.
Be honest about the type of leader you work best under. However, stay away from describing the type of leader that you feel you would not work well under. For example, you may not work well under someone who is very direct, but you should avoid giving too much information about this if the hiring manager has a more direct approach to his/her leadership style. That could prevent you from being offered the role.
"I work very well under most types of supervision. My current supervisor is very direct but also makes me feel very comfortable when approaching her with any questions or concerns."
