What type of facilities management systems are you familiar with?
"I am very proficient in using systems XYZ. I would love to learn other facility-related systems as there are so many that can aid in the work we do."
As a Facility Manager, there are several systems you might use to perform your duties. Discuss with the interviewer the systems you are familiar with or use regularly. You can also ask which systems are used by this company. Some examples include:
-Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
-Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
-Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
-Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
"I've used systems such as EAM and CMMS. I learned these systems quickly and would have no problem learning the systems used by your organization. Do you mind sharing what systems are currently used here?"
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Anonymous Answer
Computerized maintenance systems vary between companies and the military had its own systems. The foundry didn't have a formal system for tracking maintenance and I started building one for them, just an excel sheet, since I was the one both tracking and doing most of the work. Since I started with _____ we've changed software twice and I've had to learn proprietary control software from Japanese manuals technical specifications and schematics. I'm fairly confident that I can learn any system that you use.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a thorough and well-crafted response. It sounds like you would be comfortable adopting any new systems that are presented to you! (It's okay to just say "I'm confident" instead of "I'm fairly confident.") Confidence makes a big difference during an interview!
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