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A: I put my heart into everything I do, whether it be sports or work. I find that getting along withyour
peers and being part of the team makes life more enjoyable and productive.
Q: What have you learned from the jobs you have held?
A: More than anything, I have learned that what is good for the company is also good for me.So, I
listen very carefully to directions and always keep my superiors informed of my actions.
Q: What can you do for us that no one else can do? Why do you feel you are a better
candidatethan others?
A: I can bring to this job a determination to see projects through to a proper conclusion. I listenand
take directions well. I am analytical and don't jump to conclusions. And finally, I understandwe are
in business to make a profit, so I also keep an eye on cost and return.
Q: (follow-up to the previous question) How will you handle these people?
A: I would stick to my guns, stay enthusiastic, and hope some of it will rub off. If no amount ofgood
effort on my part solves the problem, I will still maintain cordial relations. Life is too short tobe
affected by people who always think their cup is half empty.
Q: Were there things that your supervisor did that you disliked?
A: I have never thought of our relationship in terms of like or dislike. I have always thought ourrole
was to get along together and get the job done. We had a very good relationship as far as Ican
remember
Q: Can you take instructions - and criticism - without feeling hurt or upset?
A: Yes, I can take instructions - and more importantly, I can take constructive criticism
withoutfeeling hurt. Even with the best intent, I will still make mistakes and at times someone will
haveto put me back on the right track. I know that if I expect to rise in the company, I must first
provemyself to be manageable.
Q: What is your greatest strength? What do you consider your outstanding qualities?
A: Perhaps my greatest strength is the ability to stick to a difficult task yet be able to changecourse
rapidly when required. I believe in planning and proper management of my time and yet Ican still
work under pressure.
Q: Do you make your opinions known to others when you disagree with the views of
yoursupervisor?
A: If opinions are sought in a meeting, I will give mine in a cordial and professional way,although I
am careful to be aware of others' feelings. I will never criticize a co-worker or superior in an open
forum; besides, it is quite possible to disagree without being disagreeable. However,all my past
managers made it clear that they valued my opinion by asking for it. So, after a whileif there was
something I felt strongly about, I would make an appointment to sit down with themand discuss it
one on one.
Q: What would you say about a supervisor who was unfair or difficult to work with?
A: I would make an appointment to see the supervisor and diplomatically explain that I felt
uncomfortable in our relationship that I felt he or she was not treating me as a professional
colleague and therefore that I might not be performing up to standard in some way - that I wanted
to right matters and ask for his or her input as to what I must do to create a professional
relationship. I would enter into the discussion in the frame of mind that we were equally responsible
for whatever communication problems existed and that this wasn't just the manager's problem.