British Airways Interview Questions Answers Guide
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Question - 1:
Are you currently looking at other job opportunities?
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Just answer this question honestly. Sometime an employer wants to know if there are other companies you're considering so that they can determine how serious you
are about the industry, they're company and find out if you're in demand. Don't spend a lot of time on this question; just try to stay focused on the job you're
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Top 12 Stress Based Interview Questions In British Airways:
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Some jobs require employees to work under stress, and some interviewers just like to see how applicants handle stressful questions.
There are many questions designed for putting the interviewee into an awkward situation, or throwing them off, to see how they do under stress. Here are some
samples.
1. How do you feel this interview is going In British Airways?
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5. What did you do when you had a boss you didn't get along with?
6. What would you do if a colleague took credit for your idea, and got a promotion?
7. Was the stress of your previous job too much for you?
8. What would you do if a colleague admitted to lying on their resume to get the job?
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What would you like to avoid completely in your next job In British Airways?
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Bad business ethics, teammates / managers that are disrespectful / inconsiderate. But of course, this job wouldn't have things like this right?
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What's the difference between good and exceptionally great?
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Being good is getting the job done as promised In British Airways. Being great is delivering the work in an exceptional way that completely exceeds expectations.
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Are you willing to work in shifts?
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If the job calls for shifts that vary, be ready to do that for your work. If you aren't open to that, then explain why and see if they can adjust it for you.
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How have you made an impact on your team in the past?
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I would explain and show to him or her best way possible and if they have a better way then I will encourage him or her to let me know then we can see if it works or
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Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully communicate with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or
vice versa). How did you handle the situation? What obstacles or difficulties did you face? How did you deal with them?
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First, the key is to state the differences in personality to give the interviewer some background. Second, you want to discuss how that was affecting the situation.
Third, show how you were able to adapt to the way the person wanted to be communicated with to achieve your goals
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If you felt like you were hitting the proverbial "wall" and getting burned out, what would you do to re-energize yourself?
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Take a break to rest. Work in smaller increments of time to increase focus with breaks in between. Delegate tasks to those that are willing to help.
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Have you ever been caught stealing, or better yet, have you ever stole anything?
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I guess everyone takes a pen or paper or little things like that. But other than that, NO. I have never stole from my employers or better yet In British Airways, from
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3. How would you go about persuading someone to see things your way at work?
4. How would you go about explaining a complex idea/problem to a client who was already frustrated?
5. What would you do if you there was a breakdown in communication at work?
6. Talk about a successful presentation you gave and why you think it did well.
7. How would you explain a complicated technical problem to a colleague with less technical understanding?
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11. Talk about a time when you made a point that you knew your colleagues would be resistant to.
12. Is it more important to be a good listener or a good communicator In British Airways?
13. Tell me about a time you had to relay bad news to a client or colleague.
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14. Rate your communication skills on a scale of 1 to 10. Give examples of experiences that demonstrate the rating is accurate.
15. How have you handled working under someone you felt was not good at communicating?
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Cite your role models (possible examples could be your parents, people successful in the industry, world leaders, etc)
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Do you know anyone working with this organization?
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It would be great if you did - then you could potentially use them as a referral if they thought highly of you.
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Why do you want to leave your current company In British Airways?
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Bad Answer: Complaining about or blaming their former job, boss or colleagues. Also, having no good reason.
Good answer: One that focuses on the positives about why the job they're applying for offers them better learning or career opportunities, chances for advancement,
aligns more closely to their long term goals, or is a better fit for them.
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It depends on the role - but the better way to answer this is to ask the interviewer what their expectations are with regards to what the role can expense and then
simply state that you'll stay within those parameters
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Try to avoid any pin point , like never say "I did not like my manager or I did not like environment or I did not like team" Never use negative terminology. Try to
keep focus on every thing was good In British Airways , I just wanted to make change for proper growth.
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Do you know anyone that works with our company?
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Sometimes companies have policies relating to the hiring of individuals related to current company employees. If you are related to anyone working for the company
make sure you're aware of company policies before you enter the interview. If you have a friend or acquaintance working for the company make sure have good
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How does your present position differ from past ones?
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Describe the difference with regards to responsibilities, culture, team, career opportunity, and the work itself.
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How do you believe you would benefit our organization?
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This is a great question that provides you the opportunity to put your best foot forward, to tell the interviewer why he or she should consider hiring you for the job.
Make sure you're well prepared for this question as you won't likely get a second chance to really shine.
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Provide several reasons including skills, experience and interest. If you can show how you've been successful in a similar career field or job position that will go
along way to helping the interviewer believe you'll also be successful at this new job.
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Tell me about a decision you made recently and how you reached it In British Airways?
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The key is to show that you put a lot of thought (weighing out the pros and cons) but were able to be decisive. Be sure to explain your logic in arriving at the decision.
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Are you able to relocate if required?
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Be completely honest and thoughtful with this one. You don't want to wake up one to find out that you're moving to a new city or state and it may be a major factor in
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your eligibility for employment. But again, if you don't want to move then the job probably isn't for you.
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Everyone has failed, so don't play dumb or claim you've never messed up In British Airways. Think of a time when a work-related situation didn't turn out quite as
you had hoped. An interviewer is interested in seeing how you took responsibility for your failure, what you learned from it, and how you would prevent similar
failures from happening again.
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Do you think you are overqualified for this position In British Airways?
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No matter your previous job experience or educational background, be sure to tell the interviewer you have the knowledge and skills to successfully execute the job
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a question such as this, there is an opportunity to demonstrate professional knowledge and awareness. The confidentiality of a person's medical records is an
important factor for a care assistant to bear in mind.
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How do you feel about taking no for an answer?
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It's good to be persistent, but not overbearing. Everyone will face rejection at some point in their life, so at some point you'll have to take no for an answer but then
learn why you were turned down.
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Can you perform Internet research? Please describe to me your steps in doing so?
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Internet research can entail Google searches, industry sites, news articles, social networks and company websites.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years with your career?
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Be sure to paint a clear picture of your career vision that demonstrates your aspirations and goals that are realistic. This could emphasize increased responsibility, the
ability to manage people and so forth
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Would you describe yourself as more analytical or interpersonal?
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If you answer either, just make sure you explain why. For example, "I would consider myself to be more analytical because I'm good at examining a data set and then
understanding how to interpret it in a business environment." or "I'm more of interpersonal person because I enjoy working and collaborating with my teammates and
clients"
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What are your presentation skills like In British Airways?
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Make sure you share a story that demonstrates your presentation skills in front of many people. If you are really brave, offer to give a snippet of that presentation to
the interviewer. This will definitely be different from what most people do.
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What are the qualities of a good leader In British Airways? A bad leader?
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A good leader provides constructive criticism, motivates and inspires, coaches the mentee to be successful with their set of skills, and encourages them to push
themselves. A bad leader only cares about his/her own interests and does not look out for the success of his/her staff.
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them). If you don't have one, discuss how you would develop one (career fairs, networking events for that industry, through your existing friends, etc)
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What other companies are you interviewing with?
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Companies ask this for a number of reasons, from wanting to see what the competition is for you to sniffing out whether you're serious about the industry. "Often the
best approach is to mention that you are exploring a number of other similar options in the company's industry,". It can be helpful to mention that a common
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characteristic of all the jobs you are applying to is the opportunity to apply some critical abilities and skills that you possess. For example, you might say 'I am
applying for several positions with IT consulting firms where I can analyze client needs and translate them to development teams in order to find solutions to
technology problems.'
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What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?
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Everyone disagrees with the boss from time to time, but in asking this interview question In British Airways, hiring managers want to know that you can do so in a
productive, professional way. "You don't want to tell the story about the time when you disagreed but your boss was being a jerk and you just gave in to keep the
peace. And you don't want to tell the one where you realized you were wrong,". Tell the one where your actions made a positive difference on the outcome of the
situation, whether it was a work-related outcome or a more effective and productive working relationship.
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How open are you to relocation?
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If you're not, then say you're not. Don't lie about it just to get the job. There's no point if you won't move for the job anyway and lying is unethical. If you are open to
relocation In British Airways, let them know which areas you'd be willing to relocate to.
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What is the most important quality a supervisor should have?
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The ability to inspire / lead a team towards one common vision.
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The key here is to be honest about your wish list but then to describe how you plan on developing or growing those characteristics so that it becomes a reality. For
example, I wish I had a stronger work ethic and I am reading a book right now about how to instill a better discipline around getting work done efficiently.
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What can you tell me about team work as part of the job In British Airways?
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There is usually a team of staff nurses working in cooperation with each other. A team of nurses has to get along well and coordinate their actions, usually by
dividing their responsibilities into sectors or specific activities. They help each other perform tasks requiring more than one person.
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How do you feel about technology at the workplace in general?
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It's a great enabler for us to collaborate better as a team, for us to reach customers more efficiently and frequently and I believe it can help any company become more
efficient, leaner, and more productive.
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What is it about this position In British Airways that attracts you the most?
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Use your knowledge of the job description to demonstrate how you are a suitable match for the role.
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What do you feel you deserve to be paid?
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Do your research before answering this question - first, consider what the market average is for this job. You can find that by searching on Google (title followed by
salary) and globalguideline.com and other websites. Then, consider this - based on your work experience and previous results, are you above average, if yes, by what
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% increase from your pay today from your perspective? Also - make sure if you aim high you can back it up with facts and your previous results so that you can make
a strong case.
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How many basketballs would fit in this room?
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One. You did not ask what is the maximum number of basketballs you can fit in the room.
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A typical interview question to determine what you are looking for your in next job, and whether you would be a good fit for the position being hired for, is "What
challenges are you looking for in a position In British Airways?" The best way to answer questions about the challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you would
like to be able to effectively utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job. You can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the
ability to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills necessary to handle a challenging job. You can continue by describing specific examples of
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challenges you have met and goals you have achieved in the past.
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Give me a few examples of how you're results oriented?
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Make you give an example where you discuss details and metrics. For example, I was a tutor in my last job and mentored 5 students on their SAT test taking skills
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and raised their scores by 15% on average after a 3 month teaching stint.
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If you could offer suggestions on how to improve our company, what would you say?
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Examine the trends of the company and also where there may be some weaknesses (news articles often document this on public companies or look at their
competitors to see how they're positioning it against them.) Then, once you have that knowledge, think creatively on how you could improve upon that weakness for
them.
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How would you estimate the weight of the Chrysler building?
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This is a process guesstimate where the interviewer wants to know if you know what to ask. First, you would find out the dimensions of the building (height, weight,
depth). This will allow you to determine the volume of the building. Does it taper at the top? (Yes.) Then, you need to estimate the composition of the Chrysler
building. Is it mostly steel? Concrete? How much would those components weigh per square inch? Remember the extra step: find out whether you're considering the
building totally empty or with office furniture, people, etc. If you're including the contents, you might have to add 20 percent or so to the building's weight.
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Did the salary we offer attract you to this job?
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The interviewer could be asking you this question for a number of reasons. Obviously, the salary is an important factor to your interest in this job, but it should not be
the overriding reason for your interest. A good answer to this question is, "The salary was very attractive, but the job itself is what was most attractive to me."
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What does "collaboration with teammates" mean to you?
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Drinking at the water cooler together is not the best example. Think of how you can collaborate with teammates to generate new ideas, to create initiatives to impact
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the business' success for the better (specifically in the department that you're applying for). For example, if you're applying to marketing, collaboration could mean
discussing new ways of social media advertising to reach an audience of over a million people to strengthen the brand awareness of the company.
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Why do you want to join our company?
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This is a question that is aimed at finding out whether you know enough about the company and the basic market.The best way to answer this question is to do some
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How would you define success?
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Success is defined differently for everybody. Just make sure the parameters are defined by you with regards to work life balance, financial gain, career growth,
achievements, creating meaningful work / products and so forth. If you can clearly articulate what it means to you that is a strong answer.
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What's a time you exercised leadership?
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Depending on what's more important for the the role, you'll want to choose an example that showcases your project management skills (spearheading a project from
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end to end, juggling multiple moving parts) or one that shows your ability to confidently and effectively rally a team. And remember: "The best stories include
enough detail to be believable and memorable,". Show how you were a leader in this situation and how it represents your overall leadership experience and potential.
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What's the most rewarding work you've ever done and why?
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Companies love it when you discuss how you've made an impact on your teammates, clients, or partners in the business or in school. It should be rewarding because
of the hard work and creative process that you've put into it.
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Describe a typical work week for this position In British Airways?
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Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the position In British Airways
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you are applying for and how your current or past positions relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job opening, the more successful you
will be at answering the questions.
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Do you have good computer skills?
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It is becoming increasingly important for medical assistants to be knowledgeable about computers. If you are a long-time computer user with experience with
different software applications, mention it. It is also a good idea to mention any other computer skills you have, such as a high typing rate, website creation, and more.
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What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role In British Airways?
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Start by explaining what you'd need to do to get ramped up. What information would you need? What parts of the company would you need to familiarize yourself
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with? What other employees would you want to sit down with? Next, choose a couple of areas where you think you can make meaningful contributions right away.
(e.g., "I think a great starter project would be diving into your email marketing campaigns and setting up a tracking system for them.") Sure, if you get the job, you (or
your new employer) might decide there's a better starting place, but having an answer prepared will show the interviewer where you can add immediate impact-and
that you're excited to get started.
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Don't say anything that could eliminate you from consideration for the job. For instance, "I'm slow in adapting to change" is not a wise answer, since change is par for
the course in most work environments. Avoid calling attention to any weakness that's one of the critical qualities the hiring manager is looking for. And don't try the
old "I'm a workaholic," or "I'm a perfectionist.
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Ideally one that's similar to the environment of the company you're applying to. Be specific.
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What problems have you encountered at work?
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Wow, do we have problems! Where do I begin? Well, most of the problems are internal, just people not working well with each other. I have one person on our team
who is a real problem, but it seems like management is afraid to do anything about it. So we all end up having to do extra work to cover for this person, who just
doesn't work. We all say that he's retired in place. I think he's just holding on until retirement in a couple years. But he's a real problem. I complain about it--a lot--but
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nothing ever seems to get done. I've even written negative reviews about the person, hoping he will get canned, but it doesn't happen. I can't wait for him to retire.
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What do you look for in terms of culture -- structured or entrepreneurial?
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A good answer is to discuss the importance of having both elements in a company In British Airways. Structure is good to maintain a focus on priorities and making
sure people are productive but having an entrepreneurial spirit can help cultivate new ideas that can truly help the company.
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How do you decide what to delegate and to whom?
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Identify the strengths of your team members and their availability based on the priorities they have on their plate. From there, invest the tasks upon each member
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How would you observe the level of motivation of your subordinates?
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Choosing the right metrics and comparing productivity of everyone on daily basis is a good answer, doesn't matter in which company you apply for a supervisory
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Tell me the difference between good and exceptional?
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Good gets the job done on time and is high quality. Exceptional is a game changer - it stands out, it's creative, it's above and beyond expectations. Tell the interviewer
a story about how you were exceptional.
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What is your biggest achievement?
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Quality work to be is about doing work to the require or set standard, which is very important when it comes to warehouse operations.
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What were the responsibilities of your last position In British Airways?
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If you want to show your ambition, you can discuss how you haven't reached all of your goals yet and in that sense aren't satisfied. However, if you want to discuss
satisfaction from your job discuss an experience in which you achieved something.
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What kind of salary do you need In British Airways?
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This is a loaded question and a nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, that's a tough
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question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the
job. Then give a wide range.
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How do you keep each member of the team involved and motivated?
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Many managers mistakenly think that money is the prime motivator for their employees. However, according to surveys by several different companies, money is
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consistently ranked five or lower by most employees. So if money is not the best way to motivate your team, what is?
Employees' three most important issues according to employees are:
* Respect
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* Recognition
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What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized In British Airways?
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Utilizing a calendar, having a notebook with your "to do" list, focusing on your top 3 priorities each and every day, utilizing a systematic way of storing documents
on your computer (like box.net)
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your suitability for the role. You will then give yourself one last chance to persuade the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the job.
Example Thank you. I think we have covered everything. Before we finish the interview I would like to take the opportunity to ask if you have any reservations
about my suitability for this role?
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How much do you expect to get paid In British Airways?
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For this be prepared and research salary to find out what similar positions are paying in your area before you go to the interview. Try to find this information out
before giving your salary expectations. You can and should provide a range instead of an exact number. But again, don't say any numbers you're not comfortable with
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because if the employer offers you a salary at the lowest end of your range, you don't have much to negotiate with when it comes to getting a higher salary.
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Are you aggressive?
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If you are, describe it through a story / experience that you had. If you aren't, then explain why you're not. If the job role asks for you to be aggressive/not aggressive
and you're the opposite of it, explain how you would develop that characteristic.
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How have you changed in the last five years?
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All in a nutshell. But I think I've attained a level of personal comfort in many ways and although I will change even more in the next 5-6 years I'm content with the
past 6 and what has come of them.
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How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly In British Airways with the team?
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Fully understand my responsibilities, work hard and exceed expectations, learn as much as possible, help others as much as possible, understand what my teammates'
goals and needs are, be on time, and gain a mentor.
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What would you do if our competitor offered you a position In British Airways?
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I would weigh the offer and consider it, however, this company and this role is my first choice.
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If I were to give you this salary you requested but let you write your job description for the next year, what would it say?
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It should say the same thing - after all - if you think this salary is fair then it should suit the responsibilities!
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How do you plan to go by an example for your subordinates?
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Sticking to the rules by yourself, working hard and not mind participating on basic tasks is a good answer.
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