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Question 27 of 35 for our Department Manager Mock Interview

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Question 27 of 35

What do you like most about being a manager?

Being a department manager comes with a great deal of responsibility and can sometimes be stressful. However, there are many reasons to love being a manager. Share the things you like about being a manager. If you have a 'feel good' story from your management experience, feel free to share it with the interviewer.

If you've never been a manager, share what appeals to you the most about being in a management role. Remember to keep your response positive and focused on the good parts.

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  • 27. What do you like most about being a manager?

      How to Answer

      Being a department manager comes with a great deal of responsibility and can sometimes be stressful. However, there are many reasons to love being a manager. Share the things you like about being a manager. If you have a 'feel good' story from your management experience, feel free to share it with the interviewer.

      If you've never been a manager, share what appeals to you the most about being in a management role. Remember to keep your response positive and focused on the good parts.

      Written by Ronda Barnes on October 25th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "My favorite part of being a manager is training employees. Contributing to their development and helping them see their strengths is so rewarding because it helps them prepare for greater roles in their career. For me, being a good manager means creating a team of highly skilled and motivated employees."

      Written by Ronda Barnes on October 25th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "One of the things I like most about being a manager is the opportunity to make decisions on behalf of the company. Understanding the company's mission and making decisions that move us closer to those goals lets me know that I am making an impact within the company."

      Written by Ronda Barnes on October 25th, 2021