How to Answer: What type of leadership do you work with best?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Electrical Inspector job interview.
24. What type of leadership do you work with best?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know what type of leadership you work best with to see how well you will work with the team. If the company's leaders are more laid back and let the employees self-regulate themselves and you prefer more discipline and structure, you may not be a good fit for the company culture. It is best if you can work with diverse leadership and adapt to your leader's style. If you can get a sense of the company's leadership style before your interview, you will be better prepared to answer the question. You can learn about their leadership style by reading their website, reviewing the job description, and speaking with employees at the company while doing your research.
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021
What to Avoid
It is best to avoid describing yourself as able to only work with a specific type of leadership. If the company's leadership style does not fit with how you like to be led, they may pass you over for another candidate. Try to be flexible and explain that you can work with many leadership styles, placing a preference on one type.
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021
Answer Example
"Honestly, I can work with many types of leadership styles, and I have throughout my career. However, the type of leader I work best with is a supervisor who explains or shows how they want something done, then lets me do the work without micromanaging me. I require little supervision, and I like my leader to trust that I am competent at my job."
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021