Tough Interview

[Getback]

Had an interview today for an Accounting Manager that went fairly well. I know I was stoked after I left. It was a tough one with Role Playing and questions that I wasn't use to being asked. I came through. One of the questions was how would I manage or motivate an employee. I stumbled there. Told them I have always been self motivated. I just said I would tell them to strive and used my kids as examples of that. I've never managed anyone before although I have been somewhat what of a teacher and had permission to instruct others when they made errors. So I have a couple of questions. What is your management philosphy? What would you tell the employees that report to you on the your first day if anything? How do you prepare for interviews?

BTW. I haven't gotten the position yet. Just hopeful

[rabbidrabbit]

What is your management philosophy?

Where there is a whip, there is a way.

[Stixx]

I always made my expectations clear from minute one. Some would call me a hard case but I was strict on punctuality (If you're scheduled to be in at 8, be there! It's amazing the number of people who believe their start time is a suggested time to come to work.) I was also a stickler for doing the job you've been assigned. As a manager I have never hesitated to roll up my sleeves and dive right into even the most disgusting jobs, and I've always maintained the attitude with my employees that I would never require them to do something I was not willing to do myself. But most of all you have to respect the people who work for you, no matter how much you might personally dislike them, that interaction between you and the employee must always be respectful. In return your people will respect you.

Or like I've always told new hires.

I'm the easiest guy in the world to work with, as long as you're willing to work with me, because you don't want to work for me!

Hope it all works out for you. I'm interviewing for a store manager's position tomorrow at noon.

[Getback]

I always made my expectations clear from minute one. Some would call me a hard case but I was strict on punctuality (If you're scheduled to be in at 8, be there! It's amazing the number of people who believe their start time is a suggested time to come to work.) I was also a stickler for doing the job you've been assigned. As a manager I have never hesitated to roll up my sleeves and dive right into even the most disgusting jobs, and I've always maintained the attitude with my employees that I would never require them to do something I was not willing to do myself. But most of all you have to respect the people who work for you, no matter how much you might personally dislike them, that interaction between you and the employee must always be respectful. In return your people will respect you.

Or like I've always told new hires.

I'm the easiest guy in the world to work with, as long as you're willing to work with me, because you don't want to work for me!

Hope it all works out for you. I'm interviewing for a store manager's position tomorrow at noon.

Excellent! That's how I feel and what I have always expected from my managers.

Good luck in the interview.

[APDrone]

Good luck, Getback.

You too, Stixx

[Stixx]

Thanks, I'm gonna need it, unemployment in my neck of the woods is around 10%, been out of work
since Feb 08, there will be a lot of competition for this slot.

[CAP1]

my management philosophy?

i make sure they know exactly what i want out of them.....and i NEVER EVER ask someone to do something i wouldn't or haven't done myself.

[zuii]

fear and violence

[USRanger]

Punishment via push-ups has always worked for me.

[Getback]

Good luck, Getback.

You too, Stixx

Thanks Drone 

[VonMessa]

Punishment via push-ups has always worked for me.

Get on down............

and BEAT YOUR FACE!!!!!!           


Yeah, usually works   

[Barrett]

The beatings will continue until morale improves

[68valu]

"The overall success of any business comes down to the performance of each individual employee."
Each empoyee should realize the current economic situation and work as though their job is keeping the business going.
                                                               

                                                                               OR


With so many people out of work, you can't afford to be singled out for poor performance as your position can be easily replaced.

[skullman]

good luck guys

[Stixx]

good luck guys

Thanks Skullman, but from the other thread I believe you are more in need of a change of luck and me. I'll always find another job, somewhere, somehow, I just hope things work out better for you. GL