What type of manager do you best work with?
"I can get along well with many different personality types; however, at this early stage in my career, I work best with managers who like to coach, train, and develop their staff. Could you describe the work style of the manager in this role?"
The interviewer would like assurance that you are going to get along well with your assigned manager. There are many different management styles, and perhaps you do well with a variety of them. Tell the interviewer about your favorite manager in the past and why you worked so well together. You should also ask the interviewer in return if they can describe the working style of the person to whom you would be reporting.
"I work well with a manager who can set clear guidelines and then allow me to perform my best work. I am independent; however, I love a collaborative work environment. This best describes my current work environment. Could you share with me a bit more about the work style of the person to whom I would be reporting?"
