How to Answer: How long have you been an auditor? What has prepared you for the manager role?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Internal Audit Manager job interview.
13. How long have you been an auditor? What has prepared you for the manager role?
How to Answer
Tell the hiring manager what has prepared you to take on a management role at this junction in your career.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I have been an auditor for 3 years total and have completed all of the required education and certifications to qualify for a management role. I have proven leadership skills in my most recent role and am now ready to take those skills into a formal management type of position."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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"I have been an auditor for the past seven years. My achievement of the chartered accountancy qualification as well as my strong work ethic and reliability have prepared me for the manager role."
Rachelle's Feedback
Perfect! Well organized response.
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"I have been an auditor for the past ten years. My qualifications, both in accounting and internal auditing, and my day-to-day tasks, managing and coordinating the team and the client, has prepared me for the manager role."
Rachelle's Feedback
This is good! To make your answer even stronger, try adding in some detail around the team you coordinate (job titles, how many people, etc.) All in all, some additional detail will help to paint a fuller picture for the interviewer.