Question: Imagine this scenario: Your current manager is thinking of purchasing a new tool to improve efficiency at the workplace. However, they not fully aware of all the options available. What tools would you advise them to get?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Your manager wants to buy new software or hardware that will increase the team’s productivity and asks for your recommendation. How would you reply?
Follow-up questions:
- Have you tried it before?
- Why did you choose this software/tool?
- Let’s say this is happening in your current workplace. How would you answer this question?
- What about the budget for this software/tool?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Abilities:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (Informing),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Interacting with Others – Selling or Influencing Others,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Work Output – Quality Improvement
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
Look for analytical skills, problems-solving skills, decision-making skills, and persuasion skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Look out for unable to answer, no knowledge of tools, and unable to justify their choice.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
https://resources.workable.com/interview-questions/