What questions can I expect in this interview (Property mgmnt)?

Question

I am going for an interview for a Regional Property Manager Trainee position which is a very hard field to break into in my area. What sort of questions can I expect beyond the typical "where do you see yourself in 5 years" and "what qualities can you bring to our company". Please help. I want this job very badly and I am trying to prepare as much as a possibly can. Thank you.

Answer 1

What is your greatest problem on the job?

Answer 2

I am not sure what kind of questions they will ask for that position but here are some rules of the thumb for answering questions.

1. Match Needs. The first rule you are taught in any sales course is to keep your mouth shut about your product until you discern the needs of the customer. If you can figure out the needs of a company before you start to talk about your strengths, then you can emphasize the strengths you have that fit the needs.

Let the interviewer ask the first question. It may be something general like, “Tell me about yourself.” Rather than launching into details that may be all wrong for the position say politely: “Well I know so little about the position you have available that I’d like to get a bit of information about that first. Then, I will be able to answer your questions with more clarity and focus.”

2. Relax. Interviews are obviously stress inducing. For many job seekers, relaxing, or at least appearing to be relaxed is the biggest hurdle. The key is not to force it. Engage in small talk, make plenty of eye contact, and, of course, smile!

3. Listen. A good listener can impress an interviewer much more than a good talker can. This is because a listener will pick up the interests and character of the company and can structure answers accordingly.

4. Clarify. To show that you are thinking and paying attention, clarify what the interviewer is saying by paraphrasing what has been said or summarizing your understanding of key points. This way you can show off your knowledge of the issues and your concern for the company’s needs.

5. Ask Questions. The easiest way to kill an interview is to fail to ask questions. And don’t wait to be asked if you have any before you ask them; interject them at appropriate points throughout the interview.

6. Express Focused Goals. A person who knows where he is going impresses us as having confidence, intelligence and leadership ability.

7. Be Specific. The more specific and quantified your questions and answers, the more you convince the interviewer of your skills and accomplishments.

8. Polish Your Facts. Have dates and timelines clearly in mind so that your presentation shows forethought. If you can’t remember a date or other detail, don’t spend too much time groping for it. Lengthy pauses to search your mind for exact dates can drain the energy from your presentation.

9. Use Notes. It is completely acceptable to refer to notes or to your resume during the interview. It is also fine to take notes, but don’t concentrate on this so extensively that it interferes with a comfortable flow of a conversation or cause you to avoid eye contact.

10. Keep the Ball Rolling. You appear savvy and professional if you establish a continuing relationship with the company beyond the end of the interview. Try to schedule the time and place for the next meeting or at least discern what future plans are for the interviewing process. Ask who else you might be talking with as part of the hiring process or ask who makes the final decision and when.

11. Express Interest. If two otherwise equal candidates express differing levels of interest in the position, the one with the most enthusiasm for the position will most certainly get the job.

12. Ask for a Business Card. Too often a job seeker completely forgets the name of the person with whom he just interviewed and is too embarrassed to ask. You need that name and its correct spelling for future correspondence, including the thank you note.

13. Be Flexible Now is not the time to stick resolutely to your guns about work schedule, job duties, or other aspects of the position. Express flexibility throughout the interview process, and become strongly focused on your needs after you receive the offer.

14. Stay on the Side of Respect. It is better to avoid the use of first names unless invited. Projecting a reserved yet friendly attitude gives an air of professionalism and level-headedness.

Peace and blessings!

Answer 3

they will ask you about yourself and why you would be a good asset