Tell me about your favorite manager in the past and why he or she was your favorite.?

Answer 1

least favorite manager is abusive, inconsiderate, theroretical & can be disruptive to my goals ---- Understand that when you are being asked that question, the interviewer is testing you and grading you on your response. Always put a positive spin on everything. If you bad mouth a previous employer to a potential future employer, you lessen your chances of obtaining a position. No one wants to hire an individual that speaks poorly of others. Your response also tells a great deal about how YOU need to be managed.

Example good response:

My favorite manager provided excellent guidance and leadership but did not micromanage and was open to new ideas from his/her employees. This allowed me to feel like I was truly apart of building the company instead of 'just another worker'.

This tells the interviewer that you appreciate quality leadership but work better in an open exchange environment.

Example bad response:

My favorite manager was never at the office cause he was always playing Golf. He left all the time, didn't care what we were doing and we just did whatever we wanted.

This tells the interviewer you require extensive supervision and can't be depended upon to perform your duties without it.

Always be prepared for any potential questions before you attend an interview.