How have you improved as a property manager over the years?
Interviewers don't expect us to be perfect! Instead, they want to hear how we have grown from our experiences. Think about key lessons you have learned during your career. Think about how you have changed your approach as a property manager over time. These make great examples for this question. Share two or three ways you have improved as a property manager during your career, and be sure to mention that there is always more learning to do!
"I have definitely come a long way since the early days of my career. These days, I am much more focused on finding the right tenant for each space. I am less concerned about simply filling the space and more concerned about the long term. For commercial spaces, I consider how the potential business might fit in with businesses in the area and whether my space is a good fit for it. My job is much less stressful when there is less turnover. Because of my established relationships with contractors and service providers, I am much more efficient in hiring people and solving problems. I've learned who I can trust and to spend money on quality over quantity. I'm always looking to work smarter, fine tune my strategy and processes, and learn more about property management."
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Anonymous Answer
Quality versus quantity. I feel it's important to really get to know your prospect to ensure that they will be a good fit for the long haul.
Stephanie's Feedback
It's great to hear that you've improved in this area, but I suggest providing a specific example that showcases the ways that you've learned to focus on quality over quantity. A specific example will strengthen your response.
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