LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT INTERVIEW Questions And Answers (Interview Questions for Managers!)

If you have any type of Manager Interview, Team Leader Interview, Strategic Leadership, Supervisor Interview or Project Manager Interview, the sample questions, answers and tips within this video will help you to succeed.

In this tutorial, Richard provides you with samples answers to leadership behavioral, competency-based and situational interview questions.

Richard McMunn is one of the UK's leading Interview Training Advisors, and within this video, he covers the following questions:

Q. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU ARE SUITED TO THIS LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT ROLE?
TIP 1 - Focus on the competencies of an ability to inspire and motivate a team, capable of working under pressure to achieve company goals and also able to solve difficult problems on your own initiative and make the right decisions at the right time.

TIP 2 - You will work hard to meet the organizational objectives, be a loyal and trustworthy leader/manager and you will act as a positive role model and representative for the company.

Q. TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU MADE A QUICK DECISION WITH LIMITED INFORMATION?
TIP 1 - Quick decisions have to be made as a leader and manager. However, it is essential that you balance the risks versus the benefits for each decision you make.

TIP 2 - Describe a situation you were in where you had to make a quick decision based on the best interests of the organization, and that you weighed up the pros and cons before making that decision.

Q. TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU HANDLED A DIFFICULT PROBLEM OR CRISIS?
TIP 1 - Demonstrate your ability to remain calm and utilize innovative thinking to come up with a solution to the problem or crisis.

TIP 2 - Every problem can be solved, and it is your job to show resilience, a determined attitude and an ability to strive towards completing the task or project efficiently and effectively.

Q. WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE THE MOST ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT?
TIP 1 - Don’t give something here that you have control over (e.g. people within your team underperforming, or unrealistic expectations from your employer).

TIP 2 - Tell them one thing you dislike, but say you have developed skills to overcome that particular aspect you dislike.

Q. IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL AT THE INTERVIEW TODAY, WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU WILL DO AS OUR NEWLY APPOINTED MANAGER?
TIP 1 - Have a plan for what you are going to do if successful!

TIP 2 - Base your plan on 3 things: A clear brief / team appraisals / motivating and inspiring your team.

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[liladelacruz]

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[sylviamawusi]

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[dollphasesworld]

I watched this video. Went to an interview. Said the same things with my own twist to it and got the job. Thank you so much. I'm This is awesome

[TheGshit]

Preparing for a management Interview, These are superman answers, with the technical quality no one can hesitate to hire you with these answers. Thanks professor.

[mohammedramiz]

I got the job!!.
Thank you soo much for all the love and support.
I'm very grateful.
This video helped me a lot to prepare my job interview.
I'm the Assistant Manager of my company now.

[landddo]

I’m going in to a interview tonight and I feel so much more prepared. It’s nothing fancy just a pit boss job at the casino but I feel like I can flip or incorporate a lot of these answers to benefit me thank you!

[mikeegulla]

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[tanumoysarkar]

I have been into a Team Lead and SME role since last 6 years. Now there is an interview scheduled tomorrow for a position as Team Manager with a direct reporting of about 20 people. I am thankful to you for this video. This video is a good preparation I must say. Thank you.

[saliemaregaye]

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[madygr]

I got the job. Thanks for the tips. I did have a few mock interviews too. Good luck everyone.

[mosesjjay]

Hello Richard, Thank you so much for putting this together. I downloaded an offline version of this video on my phone and I have listened to it for more than 20 times now and I made real great success at my last interview. It will be unfair, if I failed to say THANK YOU.

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[aasiyahassan]

Thank you Richard, this vid in particular really helped me to prepare for my interview and structuring my answers.
Got my first senior leadership position 😄

[gsb]

Very well articulated, many a times we have answer but don't have right words and you just nailed it

[vvega]

As i am planning to go for a position of a nurse manager. I’m certain enough this is a perfect preparation one must needed.

[jcalbanyadmissions]

Preparing for a management interview for Monday and I gleaned so much from this video. It's going to be virtual, so I'll have my sticky notes ready!

[suzanna]

One of the better ones I’ve heard on this topic

[giovannagarcia]

I wish I had a ear piece with you giving me answers lol you sound so amazing ! First couple words I would be like hired !

[AbdulgSyed]

Hi Richard, Thank you for explaining some of the complex interview points with such a ease with examples, many thanks again. Best wishes

[haianjan]

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