Question: What advice or feedback would you give your current or previous boss?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Approachability,Integrity/Honesty/Ethics

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What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate focuses on both positives and negatives on aspects of performance that can be measured for improvement.
If the candidate understands the need for different approaches at workplace.
You are able to assess the candidate’s temperament, communication skills, ability to assess others and loyalty.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate criticizes the personal habits of their supervisor.
If the candidate sounds as if they are reigniting old grudges.

Sample Answer:

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Question Source: https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/interview-questions