Manager Mock Interview

Question 17 of 32 for our Manager Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 32

Do you have experience in corrective discipline and terminations?

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As a Manager, you will likely need to lead corrective discipline initiatives or even take part in employee terminations. These measures can be tough to lead, but with experience, they get more comfortable. Talk to the interviewer about the extent of your experience with terminations and discipline.

"I have been involved in a few terminations, primarily supporting the Director as the Manager. I recently came up with a powerful interview process that has reduced our previously poor hiring choices. I would love to share my strategy with you sometime. Recently, I read the book 'Fix Them or Fire Them' by Steven J. Shaer. The book's premise is managing underperforming employees, offering practical help and strategies for real-life situations. The book made me more comfortable with employee terminations and performance reviews."

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"I have previous experience in supporting the director with terminations and where appropriate ensuring we have given the employee the correct support guidance and tools they need to succeed in their job role.
As part of this process, I also assisted the director in adjusting how we interviewed to ensure we lower the risk of hiring someone who isn't the correct match for the company's values and expectations."

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Good job! If you've participated in write-ups or performance improvement plans, you can also share your experience in that area.

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17. Do you have experience in corrective discipline and terminations?

What You Need to Know

As a Manager, you will likely need to lead corrective discipline initiatives or even take part in employee terminations. These measures can be tough to lead, but with experience, they get more comfortable. Talk to the interviewer about the extent of your experience with terminations and discipline.

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"I have been involved in a few terminations, primarily supporting the Director as the Manager. I recently came up with a powerful interview process that has reduced our previously poor hiring choices. I would love to share my strategy with you sometime. Recently, I read the book 'Fix Them or Fire Them' by Steven J. Shaer. The book's premise is managing underperforming employees, offering practical help and strategies for real-life situations. The book made me more comfortable with employee terminations and performance reviews."

Written by Rachelle Enns

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"I have previous experience in supporting the director with terminations and where appropriate ensuring we have given the employee the correct support guidance and tools they need to succeed in their job role.
As part of this process, I also assisted the director in adjusting how we interviewed to ensure we lower the risk of hiring someone who isn't the correct match for the company's values and expectations."

Jaymie's Feedback

Good job! If you've participated in write-ups or performance improvement plans, you can also share your experience in that area.

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