Facility Manager Mock Interview
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Question 8 of 35
When have you negotiated with a contractor?
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Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
"I've negotiated on a contract that we had in place for a long period of time. Because of our good history and desire to add more services, I was able to negotiate a contract for lower rates."
Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
As a Facility Manager, you will work extensively with contractors. The interviewer wants to know if you have experience negotiating with them. This can be for services or products, so share any related experience you may have.
Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
"I've negotiated several contracts for services such as lawn care and cleaning services. Understanding the market and average costs allows me to negotiate for better service fees."
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I've done 3 part bidding for government contracts. I've negotiated several contracts for services such as lawn care and cleaning services.
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It sounds like you've had some great experiences with negotiations! To take this response from good to great, I suggest adding an additional sentence that outlines the specific skills you've gained from this experience (example: written communication skills, persuasion, etc.)
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