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Do you have a daily to do list? How do you manage your daily tasks to ensure they are completed in a timely manner?
Overview Interviewers ask this question to see if you make the most of your time each day. They’ll be interested in the methods and procedures you use to prioritize time and responsibilities. They’ll also want to know that your thoughts are organized and that...
Describe what you do to mitigate mistakes in your work.
Overview Interviewers ask this question to see if you’re coachable, open to suggestions, and willing to learn from your mistakes. They are looking to understand how you adjust your methods to ensure accuracy. They want to know that you’re committed to excelle...
How do you improve your current skills and when is the last time you participated in professional development?
Overview Interviewers ask this question because they want to know if you are a lifelong learner committed to growing in your field. They’re looking to understand how you keep your skills current to meet the changing technology of the profession. Answer fra...
What do you consider to be your strongest technical skills?
Overview Interviewers ask this question to assess the depth of your technical proficiency and how that translates to excellent support of your executive and/or team. Answer framework Stress the importance of your tech skills. Talk about the importance of...
What kind of operational support have you provided to a leadership team?
Overview Interviewers ask this question to gauge your understanding of the needs of leadership, and your ability to keep teams running efficiently. They’re looking to see how your experience will help you anticipate your executive’s needs and ensure your team...
What team-building strategies can you introduce to improve relationships within the department/organization?
Overview Interviewers ask this question to ensure you have the expertise and ideas required to help build your team. They want to hear examples of your past success in community building in the workplace, and get a sense of how important this is to you. An...
How do you work to maintain positive morale in your office environment?
Overview Interviewers ask this question to see if you’re able to inspire, motivate, and encourage people who share space with you. They want to understand how you create a positive environment and change the atmosphere when needed. They also want to ensure th...
What is your leadership style?
Overview Project managers help teams set goals and work together effectively. Interviewers ask this question to assess whether you have the leadership skills to build relationships and motivate your colleagues. Answer framework Focus on balance This is a...
Tell me about a time when your team had a challenging deadline to meet.
Overview Project Managers often have to balance multiple tasks and tight timelines, so interviewers want to know that you can work well under pressure. This question will help them understand whether deadlines motivate you to plan things out and get work done...
Imagine that you’re the project manager for a software development team. There are two days left in the current sprint, and your team is not going to be able to deliver all of the features th
Imagine that you’re the project manager for a software development team. There are two days left in the current sprint, and your team is not going to be able to deliver all of the features that they had planned. What do you do? Overview Things don’t always...
Tell me about a time when things didn’t go as you had planned.
Overview During projects, the unexpected happens all the time, so the interviewer wants to know how you’re going to react when things take a turn. By asking you to describe how you’ve dealt with surprises in the past, they’re actually trying to understand how...
Imagine that you are managing a construction project. You’ve just been notified that the construction site is flooded because of a severe storm. What do you do next?
Overview Project managers sometimes need to respond quickly when there’s an emergency. Interviewers will ask this sort of question to see whether you can think through your options quickly, and make decisions. Answer framework Focus on your process Surpr...
Imagine that I’m a senior executive who is sponsoring your project, and you are the project manager. I have just told you that the company is cutting budgets, and we need to trim 10% from the
Imagine that I’m a senior executive who is sponsoring your project, and you are the project manager. I have just told you that the company is cutting budgets, and we need to trim 10% from the cost of your project. What should you do next? Overview Budget cut...
Tell me about a time you managed a project.
Overview Interviewers can ask this question as a way to break the ice and give you a chance to talk about your experience as a Project Manager. Your answer will give them evidence about how ready you are to jump in and start managing projects in their organiz...
How have you measured the results of your past projects?
Overview Business people love to talk about metrics, because measurement is an essential part of management. The interviewer might ask this question to see how comfortable you are with measuring the results of your work. They may also want to see how well you...
What sorts of things get you excited, and make you enjoy work?
Overview We all tend to do a better job when we like the work that we are doing. Interviewers want to know whether you enjoy doing the work that’s required to manage their projects effectively. They’ll be looking to see if you like interacting with people, wh...
Tell me about the best project you have ever worked on.
Overview Interviewers want you to open up and tell stories so that they can get to know you. This question gives you a chance to tell a success story that will give the interviewer insights into your experience. It will also give them clues about the things t...
What project management methods are you familiar with?
Overview Interviewers want to know how you manage projects, and how easy it will be for you to work with their teams. Technology companies tend to use Agile project management. Engineering and construction companies usually use a Waterfall approach. Knowing a...