How to Ace a Managerial Interview
Managerial job interview acing is more challenging than many people think, especially without adequate preparations. You have to seriously prepare for the interview by packaging and selling yourself to your prospective employer effectively. Answering the questions correctly is just one factor your interviewer is looking for. There are a number of other factors which play a significant role in determining whether you're suitable for the job.
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Learn as much as possible about the company, its mission and the managerial position you're applying for. Such information can be found on the company's website. Also learn more about the manager who is scheduled to interview you. The most you know about the company the more comfortable you're with the people interviewing you. Ask yourself whether you fit with the organization's culture and management team before going to an interview. That helps you to answer questions honestly.
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Sell the story of your work experience, highlighting you accomplishments. The story must be brief but detailed enough to convey an accurate picture of your career. Be relaxed when answering questions. You should prepare for the interview, and rehearse the answers. But don't make it too obvious you memorized the answers.
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Prepare yourself for the interview and the questions you anticipate. There is a high probability you will be asked about the value or strengths you bring to the organization. This is where company information you gleaned during research comes in handy. Know some of the challenges the organization is going through. Present yourself as part of the solution to those challenges. If the firm has been penalized a few times for the Securities and Exchange Commission for poor accounting practices, for instance, your strengths might be your good accounting track record.
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Be cautious when asked to propose your compensation, lest you eliminate yourself by sounding as if your mission is to split the company's profit. Present a range rather than a specific figure. You can find latest salary information on websites such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Prepare for questions that might catch you off guard. Your interviewer might, for instance, want to know whether you have had a failed project during your career. You have to answer honestly. Don't sound as if you're making up answers to impress the interviewer. What matters is the corrective measures you effected and the lesson you learned.
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