Question: Describe a time when you as a leader or manager mentored an employee. How did they grow and what was your part in it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Describe a time you mentored someone. How did they grow? What were they doing initially, and what are they doing now?

Follow-up questions:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s effective management skills.
The candidate’s leadership skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal ineffective management skills and poor leadership skills.

Sample Answer:

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