Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?

A necessary yet uncomfortable part of any supervisory role is having to fire someone who is not meeting the expectations of the position and/or company. The interviewer wants to know if you have experience firing employees and your comfort level in doing so. If you've never fired anyone, that's ok. Share how you would approach the situation if the need should arise.

"I've had to fire several employees over the years, and it never gets any easier. While it may be uncomfortable for me, it's important to adhere to the company's rules. Any time that I've fired someone, I've been professional and made sure that they fully understand the reason for termination and offered words of advice for the future of their career."