New Manager Mock Interview

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Talk about a manager that you did not connect with. How will you lead your team differently?

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Rachelle Enns
Rachelle Enns

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.

Although you should always avoid criticizing a previous boss in your job interviews, this question specifically asks you to point out a time when you may not have appreciated your manager's leadership style. Rather than turn your answer into a negative reply, focus on a situation where you learned a valuable lesson. Instead of providing a list of issues and complaints, briefly mention why you could not connect with this person, and then focus most of your answer on your actions to succeed in the environment.

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