Director operations Interview Questions
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Can I balance a high stressed work environment and role being that I was a single mother.
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Have you handled major systems replacements and worked to manage several other projects at the same time to ensure interoperability.
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I have experience in this area so I answered with examples. You will need to have experience PMing multiple medium/large projects simultaneously for this kind of role here. Less
How well do you work with different types of colleagues?
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I understand that each colleague has unique value that no one else brings to the table and if they are treated with respect and support, the fruit of that value can be immense and can ultimately contribute to a successful center. Less
What was my management style/approach?
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That I hired excellent people and built Teams for the long run by providing clarity, training, and regular communications through one on ones with my direct reports. Also created a work environment that was diverse, and had a culture of respect for the business and fellow employees. In essence,hire the right people, maintain an atmosphere they will thrive in, promote from within, and constantly develop and train them. Less
How do you handle conflict in the workplace?
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Take a breath, think about the problem in a third person view, & resolve the issue. Less
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I asked them what’s the problem first then I see can a manager come help or the head lady of housekeeping or man Less
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I will talk with the other person and identify points of agreement and disagreement,and be quick to forgive Less
If you were an animal, what animal would you be? AND If you could have a superpower, which one would it be? (REALLY)
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I found your post quite interesting. I think It's more like "over 30 need not apply." I feel like I've been passed over for several charter school jobs because A) I'm over 30 and B) I'm an experienced, certified teacher and not a TFA person. It's been a very frustrating experience, but I'm glad to hear (well not really) that other folks are having the same issues. Good luck with your search! Less
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RAMPANT AGE DISCRIMINATION (Over 40 need not apply)
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A cat, stealth, fast, the best designed hunter, yet warm and loving to those deserving. Honest creatures that don't play head games, they either like you or not. As for a superpower I would like to have the power to truly know a person is telling the truth or not. Less
Are you willing to make a long term commitment?
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How would I tackle a specific situation in a certain department?
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I would learn as much as I could about the situation in the department then use the knowlage I had gained to solve the problem Less
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I will go to the department and will talk to the staff to get to know about the situation. If i can solve the situation i will solve it right there. Less
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The challenge with the question is that were supposedly looking for an outsider to come in and take a fresh look at things, so many of the terms and steps were unfamiliar to me. It was a bit like the interview team wasn't on the same page about the role. I answered it in more of a generic fashion. Less