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First Time Manager Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your first manager job interview, here are 40 interview and answer examples.

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Question 18 of 40

How do you showcase your leadership abilities in your personal life?

Although you are a new manager, you are not new to the idea of acting as a leader. The interviewer wants to see evidence of your leadership abilities. Since you are new to your management career, one of the greatest ways to discover your natural leadership tendencies is to ask how you emulate leadership qualities in your personal life.

Perhaps you are the captain of your hockey team, and you lead others by encouraging them to practice harder. Maybe you volunteer at the local food bank and encourage those that you are there to serve. Be as specific as possible by giving an example of what it means to act like a leader in your personal life.

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How to Answer: How do you showcase your leadership abilities in your personal life?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Entry-Level Manager job interview.

  • 18. How do you showcase your leadership abilities in your personal life?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Although you are a new manager, you are not new to the idea of acting as a leader. The interviewer wants to see evidence of your leadership abilities. Since you are new to your management career, one of the greatest ways to discover your natural leadership tendencies is to ask how you emulate leadership qualities in your personal life.

      Perhaps you are the captain of your hockey team, and you lead others by encouraging them to practice harder. Maybe you volunteer at the local food bank and encourage those that you are there to serve. Be as specific as possible by giving an example of what it means to act like a leader in your personal life.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 16th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I have a consistent history of setting people up for success. One of my favorite questions is, 'How can I support you?' By asking this question in my personal life, whether it be with family, friends, soccer teammates, or the people I meet when volunteering, this question shows those around me that I am ready to help them succeed. A leader in a workplace setting, and a personal setting, should be ready to uplift others, empower them, and be enthusiastic about their success."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 16th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "In my personal life I ensure that my friends know that I am available, they can always reach out to me. I am supportive and caring of those in my life, so offer to assist them when they need it or when they do not realize they need it; I am honest and open, and offer praise and encouragement, learning to communicate in their love language. My love language is spending quality time and words of affirmation, whereas, my mum, for example, communicates through gifts. Although I enjoy getting gifts, to me they have to be very functional as I live in a tiny apartment. A lot of the time she provides stuff, but I know she takes the time to consider if it is something I would like - I don't need an antique teapot, but she knows my love of tea. I like the cable-knit sweater, it isn't my style, but I know it took you almost a year to knit. I know you love to knit, and I absolutely appreciate and cherish it because I know it is how you communicate with me."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      These are all great qualities and actions to share with the interviewer. It really shows you're a compassionate and supportive person both professionally and personally.

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