How do you answer 'What did you think of your boss' in a job interview?

Answer 1

NEVER say anything negative to this question. Even if you disliked your previous boss. Point out facts (the boss is a hard worker, got promoted at an early age, is great with numbers, etc.). Leave emotions out of it! ~ T

Answer 2

Here's what the resume advice company Resume Edge recommends as a sample answer to the question, "What do you think of your previous manager?"

My previous manager had excellent technical skills and was very agreeable as a colleague. I would have liked more support from her at times, but her hands-off style meant that I had to become resourceful in problem solving and negotiating with colleagues.

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This is a trick question. Anyone who would say bad things about their previous boss might say bad things about their next boss.

If you have a truthful positive answer about your previous boss, say so.

If you have a truthful negative answer about your previous boss, either decline to answer, or divert the question to talking about what was unfulfilling about the job.

Always give fact-based answers, never opinions.

He/She was ver kind personality, positive thinker/ very professional and understandable.

Answer 3

You would NEVER want to say anything negative about a present or past boss, even if you thought he/she was an overbearing toad. If you liked your boss and got along great with them, this question is easy. If not, just say something neutral but not negative.

Don't go negative, and don't go neutral. Even if you worked for Mr. Hitler, say the happiest BS you can think of.

"A wonderful human being and the consummate professional."

There is NO reason not to in this situation.

This question might as well really be: "Can I trust you to not badmouth me in the future if we do not get along and are you someone I can control/manage"

A neutral answer could invite unwanted followup.

Answer 4

Find a way in which the new company contrasts favourably with the previous company and use that.

Like...

"It was difficult to get a sense of my own achievements in such a large corporation. That's why I'm interested in working for a smaller company, like yours where I can feel I'm making a real difference."

Or alternately...

"There were few opportunities for advancement in such a small company. That's why I'm interested in working for a larger corporation, like yours where there's a more formalized career structure and more opportunities to show you how much I'm capable of."

You find a way of turning it into a compliment to the company you're interviewing for.

i liked the ease and not having to be in presence of my boss

i disliked low wages and hard amount of work required

Answer 5

First, answer honestly, but not too fantastic or too horrible. Something like:

Example:

I got along well with my old Supervisor. But it didn't start off that way. My first day of work, I was 15 minutes late. My alarm clock didn't ring; my car wouldn't start; I left late so got behind a school bus going 15 mph.... I arrived at work, ready to list all the reasons I was late. Mr. X stopped me after "alarm clock". "Buy 3," he quipped, "set them, and put each one 5 feet from each other going away from your bed! If you're going to work here, I expect to see you pull up no later than 15 minutes BEFORE your start time," It was the first and only time I was late. And yes, I bought extra alarm clocks. I think Mr X would say.... I'm a quick learner. I take feedback well. I became very responsible--overnight. And, I think he'd say I was well liked.

Answer 6

One thing you should not do in an interview is bad mouth your former boss or company. Even if you hated your former boss and thought he or she was a complete idiot who could only have gotten the position by sleeping with somebody, you should focus on their positive qualities.

Answer 7

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