Management Interview Questions with answers

Managerial Interview Questions & Answers

When you are interviewing for an managerial job, in addition to the basic interview questions you will be asked during a job interview, you will be asked more focused and specific managerial questions, about your education, skills, certifications, languages, and tools you have expertise in.

The hiring manager will want to know, in detail, how equipped you are to handle the position.

Prepare for the interview by considering the job qualifications - what skills, knowledge, and experiences you'll need for to be successful in the job.

Take the job requirements that are included in the posting and make a list of the top qualifications the employer is looking for. Then match your credentials to the list. Be ready to discuss why you have each attribute the company wants.

Review this list of accounting interview questions and take the time to prepare responses based on your qualifications for the job. When responding give specific examples, whenever possible, of how you have handled a project or situation. Providing details will show the interviewer how and why you are qualified for the job.

Below is a list of some of the questions contained in the full PDF Download

Q::What are qualities of a successful manager?
A::A successful manager must also be a leader because that is how you can motivate and influence your employees to perform at their peak ability. A manager must also have a vision of where to take the team and company.

Q::How do you motivate your employees in tough times?
A::I believe that as a leader, I have to be the one who is constantly driving an atmosphere of positivity and focus. I make sure that I am acting and saying positive things around my employees. I remind them daily of the goals and celebrate as we accomplish them.

Q::What is the most challenging thing about being a manager?
A::The most challenging thing about being a manager is also the most rewarding. It is easy to handle your own personal performance, however as a manager you are responsible for your teams. So you must continually measure their performance, set clear expectations, goals, motivate them, and keep them focused. It is a great feeling to be able to accomplish this.

Q::How do you keep updated on your management skills?
A::I continually read book about the subject matter. I listen to feedback that I receive from my leaders and implement them. When opportunities arise that will provide a challenge to my current skills, I will take on the task.

Q::How do you establish rapport with a new employee?
A::I will have an initial one on one meeting with the new employee to let them know what my expectations are and also learn about how they like to be managed. That way I will understand how to be effective when I communicate with them

Q::How do you handle conflict with two employees.
A::I would diffuse the situation by speaking to each employee individually about the situation. After understanding each side, I would come up with some mutual solutions for the conflict. I would then bring the employees together and mediate a resolution.

Q::How would you go about disciplining an employee who is continually underperforming?
A::I would have given them the opportunity to improve their performance first and set those expectations. In this conversation, I would also ensure they understand what will happen if they do not improve their performance. However if they are still under-performing, I would refer to the guidelines of the organization first to take the necessary action steps. Then I would meet with the employee and show them how they have not been performing. I would tie that to the action steps that are necessary from this point. We would then set expectations and a plan to improve performance. If the performance issues continue, then we will continue the disciplinary steps.

Q::How do you handle different personalities of your employees?