Leadership

"Leadership" is an interview key word that frequently appears in management/supervision job ads or job descriptions.  Interview key words similar to "leadership" include:

• leader

Listed below are a few of the possible interview questions related to "leadership" that you may be asked in the interview.  Review each interview question below to prepare yourself for the interview.

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Supervision Interview Resources

• The First-Time Manager, Loren Belker, 2005
  This guide covers leadership, motivation, discipline, and other tricks of the trade that are required of anyone in a supervisory position. 

• Becoming a Successful Manager : How to Make a Smooth Transition from Managing Yourself to Managing Others, Jack Grossman, 2001
  Advice and exercises to make a smooth transition to supervisor. Start off right and avoid the pitfalls.

• Skills for New Managers, Morey Stettner, 2000
  Specific answers for hiring new employees; delegating work efficiently; dealing with stress; communicating effectively with your employees; how to master mentoring, leadership, and coaching styles.  Includes bulleted lists, checklists and definition of terms.

Job Interview Questions

Notice how small changes in the interview questions will change your answer.  Possible follow-up questions are noted with a bullet.  Use our mock interviews based on actual job listings and interviews for more interview practice:  

1. Define leadership?

2. What personal qualities should a leader have?
   Which personal qualities do you look for?

3. Discuss the different styles of leadership.

4. Name some of the circumstances under which a leader will fail.

5. What is the importance of leadership in the organization?

6. What role does leadership play for a supervisor or manager?

7. Tell us about a situation in which you demonstrated your leadership ability.

More possible interview questions along with follow-up interview questions for all interview key words are available in our interview guides.