Purchasing Manager Mock Interview
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Question 31 of 39
What tools do you use to keep track of progress on your projects?
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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.
You may get several questions around time management and prioritization. The key to answering these questions is showing that you have daily time and prioritization period, that you use it, and that it is accommodating to changes. A good answer to this question might also project you as someone who stays in command of his job.
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 am a power user of [insert project mgmt SW here]. I've also used [insert names of SW] on Mac/PC in the past and could be up to speed quickly if you use them"
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I have used MS Project and Smartsheets in my previous roles at work and B-school during my MBA to keep track of multiple projects and assignments and also to complete a group project on Project Management. If you use this software, I would be able to get up to speed quickly.
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Try adding in how you plan to quickly learn their software, if you are not familiar with the systems they use. I have reworded this answer a bit for you.
"I am experienced with MS Project and Smartsheets, having used them in my previous roles and while obtaining my MBA. If you use either of these systems, I will be able to get up to speed quickly. If you have other systems, I am happy to learn them in a short amount of time."
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