How to Answer: What qualities do you look for in a supervisor?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Cardiovascular Technologist job interview.
19. What qualities do you look for in a supervisor?
How to Answer
When answering this question, it's important to remember that you may or may not be interviewing with your soon to be workplace supervisor. Answer this question professionally and positively.
If you appreciate a supervisor that treats all employees with courtesy and respect, you can say so. Discuss how you value supervisors who ask for the input of the team and give appropriate credit to involved team members. Perhaps you had a past supervisor who did their best to remove roadblocks that could have prevented you from doing your job.
Whatever qualities you look for in a supervisor, keep your response positive by avoiding discussions surrounding bad supervisors you may have had in the past. If you would like to know, it's okay to ask the interviewer about the traits of your future supervisor in this role.
1st Answer Example
"One quality that I have always appreciated in a supervisor is the ability to communicate responsibilities, boundaries, and expectations clearly. Once I know what my supervisor would like to see from me, I can deliver those expectations, and more. Could you share with me the characteristics of the person supervising this position?"
2nd Answer Example
"I appreciate a work environment where supervisors try to make personal connections with their employees. Co-workers spend much time with each other each day, so a genuine connection is important to me. I also appreciate supervisors from whom I can learn. Someone who can guide, teach, and mentor me when opportunities arise, is ideal."