Question: Describe the ideal level and type of oversight your manager should have with you.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What kind of oversight and interaction would your ideal boss provide?

Follow-up questions:

What if your manager oversees your work more than what you described?
What if your manager oversees your work less than what you described?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Social Perceptiveness

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Cooperation

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate clearly outlines how they would like to be managed.
If the candidate is honest and knows what exactly didn’t go well with the way they were managed.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate is overly optimistic about how they were managed.
If the candidate has only negative aspects and never had any learning experience with their manager.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-interview-questions-for-employers-to-ask-applicants-1918483