New Manager Mock Interview
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If you were to have hiring authority in this management position, what would you look for in the candidates that you choose to hire?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
If this management position requires you to attract new talent and make hiring decisions, you must know how to make a good hire! The interviewer wants to know which qualities you will value the most when hiring new members for your team.
Many people will respond to this question by saying they would look for a "positive personality" or candidates who are "honest" and "enthusiastic." Challenge yourself to stand apart from the rest by providing a more thoughtful answer. Show the interviewer that you understand which qualities would work best for their organizational values and company mission.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Some of the greatest qualities I would look for when engaging a candidate is if they are prepared for their job interview and have thoughtful questions for me. When a candidate asks a very intriguing question, I will know that they are thinking deeply about the position and are already picturing themselves performing in the role. I would also love to see a candidate who shows good judgment when answering hypothetical or scenario-based interview questions. It's one thing to know the right thing to do, and it's another to think outside of the box and become a problem solver when a challenge arises. I would love to learn more - could you share with me the primary traits Company ABC looks for when choosing between candidates?"
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If I had authority in this management position to hire, I would look for a balance of skills and experience, passion, and an eagerness to learn. I would pay attention to their preparedness for the interview, how they present themselves, consider their personality and demeanor - will it fit with the team, with the campers, and I would want to know how they think, and problem solve.
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Your response is well-rounded and covers a solid mix of skills, experience, and personality traits you would be seeking in an ideal candidate.
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