Have an interview tomorrow and wanted advice on how to answer this question...........?

Question

How do you handle change at work?

Do you prefer a structured routine in your work or frequent change?

How do you routinely communicate with your subordinates or superiors?

Thank you sooo much for all your help!!! x

Answer 1

How do you handle change at work?
I'm flexible and open minded. I understand that change is the only constant in business. I am capable of multi-tasking.
(Hope you are)

Do you prefer a structured routine in your work or frequent change?
I find that frequent change is more interesting and never boring.

How do you routinely communicate with your subordinates or superiors?
As often as necessary to improve my performance and/or make suggestions for more efficiency. I would do this by company standards, either in written form or orally, with detailed facts in order to substantiate my suggestions.

Answer 2

Change at work?

I would say that you would adapt well to either situation, that you are there to do a job, and that is your priority. You could also add that either way, you like to stay busy at all times, and often offer to help other associates when your work is complete. (Showing that you are a team player).

Communication with Superiors?

First of all, in the interview, DO NOT say ANYTHING bad about your former employers no matter how much you hated them/the job. It shows that you may not be easy to deal with/bad attitude.

I would say that I work hard, and am very thorough, but that I am always open to suggestions/ideas, etc. from either superiors, or other associates. If there is something I could be doing better/something I am doing wrong, etc. then I would want to know, so that I am always doing the job in the most proficient manner..

Of course, the above answers are only what I personally would say, you /other answerers may figure out something better.

I do hope I was able to help! Good luck to you tomorrow! Dont be nervous. Just be yourself, dress nice, firm hand shake, stay focused on the person asking the questions, etc....you know the drill...... :)

Answer 3

After 40 years in the work-place I know that change is increasing daily whether you like it or not.
I think you should show that you see the need for and can cope with change, when it is necessary, but then regain a structured routine in order to encompass the changes and maintain efficiency.

Routine communication with subordinates or superiors could be accomplished by a)verbal
b)email c)telephone (depending on whereabouts etc) and asking when it would be convenient to have a discussion about ???
They are then prepared for what you want to talk about and can suggest a time when you should be sure that they can give you their full attention.
Good Luck with the interview.

Answer 4

in my experience when an interviewer asks u a question that has two extremes i.e structured routine vs. frequent change, its always best to go towards the middle, including the benefits of each extremem in ur answer...from example, i prefer to have a structured routine, so i am able to carry out the work as efficiently and accurately as possible, continually improve and thus reach my full potential in that area, but on the other hand i like to be interested and motivated by my work, so embrace change and new challenges...

i just wrote that off the top of my head, but something along those lines...always keep ur answers relevant to the role too. if u are aware that the role will most likely include a great deal of change at work, then answer appropriately....think of an example when u have handled change well at work previously...maybe a change of job role, having to be involved in a larger team, a promtion etc etc...giving examples gives your answer more credibilty.

hope that helped a bit. good luck :)

Answer 5

To answer these questions you need additonal info and also know what works for you.

First - have you talked with anyone that works there? is the company very structured? What is the company work style for employees?

Next what works best for you? If you try to balance the fence with answers then you may lose out. If you work well in a structured enviroment then a non structured one would not be in your best interest or career.

Handle Change? the postive responses are - change is an opportuinity to learn more, expand my skills, etc. You understand that changes in business do happen and you look to find the opportunity in them. My employees better like change cause no day is the same, I like empolyees that have the ability to set up and outside the box. Willing to assit in an area outside their basic skill set.

Structured or freq change? That is work best works for you. Some one who can handle freq change, can be looked upon as avaluable asset to the company. This get backs to the first question, how do you handle and view change.

Communication - To subs: depends on the level of guidance they need. I look for employees that can take direction and move forward with input only when they need it. We do have set meetings for updates and team input, the freq schedule of these meeting is based on need (some meetings are monthly, others are weekly based). To Sup: Updates on projects as scheduled, "bottom line" input outside regular meetings, and as needed if there is an issue they need to be aware of.

Answer 6

First of all, be honest. Don't over extend yourself or lie in an interview. If you have to lie, it will usually mean that you are not qualified for the job and will be miserable once you have it.

Now for your questions above.
1. Change is constant in life and you have to be able to both focus on the "now" and manage your adaptibility in new contexts. I am very agile (change easily) in many situations. For example..... (and give an example of one time when the project shifted focuses and you had to adapt or one of your coworkers got sick and you had to tow the line. of the project)

2. I do a little bit of both. For my administrative tasks suchc as keeping up with e-mail and correspondences, I have a very structed day to day task flow. For example... (give example of when you check your e-mail (once every hour and no more) but when it comes to working with clients you are flexible and can change easily.

3. Honestly and with respect. Under no circumstances do you do otherwise.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Change always happens. If it doesnt things never get better. Tell them honestly how you handle change... if you tell them one thing and do another--flags will go up!

Find out about the company. The same job all the time gets boring--change is good.

As far as communication... dont tell em you just holla at em....

Answer 8

first of all, you must confidence of yourself
you should know a little bit anot the background company
it should help you a lot
then always behave as yourself and show them your ability
it should help
insyaALLAH