Manager Interviews

Manager Interview Questions

During an interview for a manager position, employers may ask questions that test your communication, leadership, and team-building skills. Expect to answer questions that demonstrate your ability to motivate and direct staff members. As you answer questions, emphasize your ability to work well with others, delegate work, and handle challenging situations.

Manager Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: How do you measure success in the workplace?

How to answer
How to answer: This question allows the interviewer to understand how you set goals, lead employees, and evaluate success. Focus on the success of your work team in how you identify, plan for, and measure success on the job. If you have managerial experience, include examples of past success.
Question 2

Question #2: How would you handle terminating an employee?

How to answer
How to answer: This question tests your ability to handle a difficult managerial task professionally. Your answer should include the steps you would take before termination, including documentation and cooperation with human resources. If you have previous experience in this matter, describe the methods you used and what, if anything, you would change.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you deal with conflict between employees?

How to answer
How to answer: This question allows interviewers to test your ability to handle stress in the workplace, improve staff communication, deal with conflict, and build a cohesive team. Describe the methods you would use to resolve staff issues and include any examples of conflict resolution from your work history. Your answer should demonstrate your maturity and accountability as a manager.

628,155 manager interview questions shared by candidates

You have 30 people working under you with 2 working indirect. Each employee can do 150 units/hour. Each work day has two 15 min breaks and one 30 min lunch. In a 5 day work week, how many total units can you complete? Follow up: 10,000 additional units need to be completed this week. How many additional employees will you need?
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Area Manager

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
Jun 15, 2015

You have 30 people working under you with 2 working indirect. Each employee can do 150 units/hour. Each work day has two 15 min breaks and one 30 min lunch. In a 5 day work week, how many total units can you complete? Follow up: 10,000 additional units need to be completed this week. How many additional employees will you need?

You have 2 employees, Jim, who is new and doesn't seem to follow the SOP and constantly makes errors and Jane, who is a seasoned veteran, also does not follow the SOP, but rarely makes errors. How would you address with each employee the fact that he/she does not follow the SOP?
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Area Manager

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
Apr 14, 2010

You have 2 employees, Jim, who is new and doesn't seem to follow the SOP and constantly makes errors and Jane, who is a seasoned veteran, also does not follow the SOP, but rarely makes errors. How would you address with each employee the fact that he/she does not follow the SOP?

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