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There was nothing really unexpected or difficult. I was sent an email by the hiring manager confirming my in person interview and in that correspondence they detailed what we would be discussing and things I should be prepared to address. No surprises!
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Department Manager

Interviewed at REVOLUTION FOODS

2.6
Jan 9, 2014

There was nothing really unexpected or difficult. I was sent an email by the hiring manager confirming my in person interview and in that correspondence they detailed what we would be discussing and things I should be prepared to address. No surprises!

I was asked if I had a resolution or "secret formula" to deal with a particular group of staff that have particular behaviors, attitudes and expectations. It wasn't really a difficult or unexpected question, but more so one that there really is no answer for because there is no "secret formula". This particular group of people are some of the most unique and difficult people to work with and I've experienced the same thing in each and every place where I have held this position. I was not able to provide an answer that was not something that had already been tried. My interviewer understood (the Managing Director) as they knew the type of people I would be dealing with and were familiar with the ongoing issues in working with them.
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Operating Department Manager

Interviewed at Rosewood Hotel Group

3.8
May 2, 2013

I was asked if I had a resolution or "secret formula" to deal with a particular group of staff that have particular behaviors, attitudes and expectations. It wasn't really a difficult or unexpected question, but more so one that there really is no answer for because there is no "secret formula". This particular group of people are some of the most unique and difficult people to work with and I've experienced the same thing in each and every place where I have held this position. I was not able to provide an answer that was not something that had already been tried. My interviewer understood (the Managing Director) as they knew the type of people I would be dealing with and were familiar with the ongoing issues in working with them.

Why Ralph Lauren? Tell me about how you were proactive in driving your business at ________________ What is your management style? What is a weakness of yours? How have you driven results at _____________? Tell me about client outreach and community partnerships at ______________
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Department Manager

Interviewed at Ralph Lauren

3.7
Apr 14, 2015

Why Ralph Lauren? Tell me about how you were proactive in driving your business at ________________ What is your management style? What is a weakness of yours? How have you driven results at _____________? Tell me about client outreach and community partnerships at ______________

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