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Question 3 of 43 for our Property Manager Mock Interview

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Question 3 of 43

Describe a time when you had to balance quality management with a challenging project schedule.

Interviewers like hearing that you have thought ahead before diving into your project workload to ensure quality is thought about from the get-go. Think about a time when you had a hectic project schedule and you chose to build quality into the process before you ever started the project. You might have ensured you selected the appropriate personnel/contractors/team members. You may have built in essential project communication. You likely created in-depth project plans with deadlines for each part of your project schedule. Begin by telling the interviewer a little about your project schedule. Next, share that you recognized the complexity of this schedule right away, and share what steps you took to build quality into the schedule before moving forward. Explain that thinking ahead and building in quality measures early on allowed you to focus on the project schedule without having to worry about quality being compromised.

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  • 3. Describe a time when you had to balance quality management with a challenging project schedule.

      How to Answer

      Interviewers like hearing that you have thought ahead before diving into your project workload to ensure quality is thought about from the get-go. Think about a time when you had a hectic project schedule and you chose to build quality into the process before you ever started the project. You might have ensured you selected the appropriate personnel/contractors/team members. You may have built in essential project communication. You likely created in-depth project plans with deadlines for each part of your project schedule. Begin by telling the interviewer a little about your project schedule. Next, share that you recognized the complexity of this schedule right away, and share what steps you took to build quality into the schedule before moving forward. Explain that thinking ahead and building in quality measures early on allowed you to focus on the project schedule without having to worry about quality being compromised.

      Written by Ryan Brown on March 19th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "In my previous role, I built great relationships with trusted contractors and service providers I knew I could count on. I knew they would be direct, honest, and straightforward with me, regardless of the task or project at hand. It took awhile to find contractors and service providers I could always call on for help, but it makes a world of difference to have people in your corner who are trustworthy, dependable, and care about quality. This became very clear to me when I took on managing the project of renovating the storefronts of the shopping center I managed. Because I had built a relationship with the contractors and service providers I was working with over many years, they were able to provide me with honest quotes, design advice, and brought up potential road blocks. Investing in quality, mutually beneficial relationships over the years really saved the owners of the building money in the long run and helped the project run smoothly."

      Written by Ryan Brown on March 19th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I feel customer service is always first and foremost. I would make sure I'm aware of all obstacles and communicate accordingly."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      Communication and customer service are positive traits, but unfortunately, this response doesn't adequately answer the questions. You should instead describe a time when you produced high-quality work while managing a challenging schedule.