New Manager Mock Interview
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What type of people do you believe you can lead most effectively?
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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.
Being new to your management career, the hiring company may have concerns about your ability to lead various people and personalities. Show that you have the confidence to lead a range of individuals, even if their personalities are different from yours. Express your ability to be flexible and remain true to yourself regardless of who is on your team. Discuss your experience working with many different personalities and being a part of teams in the past.
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.
"I read an article in Forbes recently where the CEO of DX-Learning was quoted as saying, 'Ask more, tell less. Be inquisitive and always look to allow others to think for themselves versus stealing their autonomy.' Rather than focusing on who I can lead the best, I plan to think about how I can influence others and provide autonomy to everyone, allowing them to be who they are. I plan to be a manager who has integrity, shows authenticity, and takes the initiative to get to know people and allow them to be themselves. By leading in this way, I can effectively manage a much broader range of individuals."
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