Contract Specialist Interview Questions

Contract Specialist Interview Questions

When businesses are looking to hire a contract specialist, they're looking for an individual who can help the company make deals with other companies or suppliers. Interviewers want to make sure you have a strong knowledge of finance, as well as impressive communication abilities, organization skills, and research skills.

Top Contract Specialist Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What steps do you take to draft a contractual agreement?

How to answer
How to answer: Employers want to gain an understanding of your knowledge and work process. Discuss each step of your process in a way that is clear and concise. Not only will this help interviewers understand your process, but you can also show off your communication and organization skills in your answer.
Question 2

Question #2: How important is negotiation in this position?

How to answer
How to answer: Your answer to this question is a matter of opinion, but your answer also depends on the company you're applying to work for. Evaluate the job description to determine just how important it is to have negotiation skills in that position. You can also discuss how your well-written and researched contractual agreements make it harder for companies to refuse your offers.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you stay up to date with the latest contract regulations and laws?

How to answer
How to answer: The rules and regulations of the industry are always changing and employers want to make sure you're always in the know. Talk about how to stay up to date to prove you're responsible, a skilled researcher, and a self-motivated employee.

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Questions were not at all difficult; phone screen was typical (what do you do now, what do you like about this role, etc.). Actual phone interview consisted of telling me my resume was not quality (even though it was professionally written and often complimented - often said my experiences were not related to the job, one role I've had meant I must be a good "bullshitter"), Account Supervisor (who I would be under) asked "how little can I pay you and over work you?" Not at all professional and a red flag. We went from Jr Facility Coordinator, to Sr. Facility Coordinator (didn't know there was a Jr. or Sr. role) and ultimately Facility Manager. Said the pay I was expecting was not possible in the filed and job - not true. Confusing because he ripped my resume and experiences apart but wanted to hire me as the department Manager; said he'd send an offer via recruiter in 72 hours. Did not hear a word from anyone; two weeks later I sent an email to the recruiter - she's on vacation for a while.
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Facility Coordinator (On-site Contract)

Interviewed at Jones Lang LaSalle

3.7
Jun 9, 2014

Questions were not at all difficult; phone screen was typical (what do you do now, what do you like about this role, etc.). Actual phone interview consisted of telling me my resume was not quality (even though it was professionally written and often complimented - often said my experiences were not related to the job, one role I've had meant I must be a good "bullshitter"), Account Supervisor (who I would be under) asked "how little can I pay you and over work you?" Not at all professional and a red flag. We went from Jr Facility Coordinator, to Sr. Facility Coordinator (didn't know there was a Jr. or Sr. role) and ultimately Facility Manager. Said the pay I was expecting was not possible in the filed and job - not true. Confusing because he ripped my resume and experiences apart but wanted to hire me as the department Manager; said he'd send an offer via recruiter in 72 hours. Did not hear a word from anyone; two weeks later I sent an email to the recruiter - she's on vacation for a while.

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