Interview: Operations Coordinator Updated
Removed from this updated interview are the sections asking about software knowledge, because this is information is included on the application. Be sure you've reviewed the applicant's pre-interview assessment. Target three characteristics you think are questionable for the second set of questions. Begin with describing the job and the company. If the applicant doesn't answer fully, ask your own follow-up questions to your satisfaction. If this survey is too long, be sure to give feedback to HR for it to be altered. Our objective is that all questions can be answered.
In addition to this interview, please look for:
1. A writing sample attached to the applicant's record.
2. Pre-interview questionnaire answers.
Pre-Interview Assessment
Review the Pre-Interview Assessment. Keep in mind that a high candidness score will lower all other scores; and the converse is true: a lower candidness score may inflate all other scores. "Helping disposition" and "Initiative" are characteristics that generally do not correlate in most individuals. For this position, currently we are trying to find someone with scores high in both qualities.
Find the aptitudes the applicant comes up short on and ask the recommended questions. Rank the applicant's responses.
Select an aptitude the candidate falls short on. Ask the recommended question(s).
Select an aptitude the candidate falls short on. Ask the recommended question(s).
Select an aptitude the candidate falls short on. Ask the recommended question(s).
Likes and Dislikes
Describe the job to the candidate. Ask: "What you think will be the part of the job you like the most?"
What do you think will be the most challenging tasks involved in the position of the job I've just described?
Excel Knowledge
What function would you use to add two text strings together?
If you wanted to tally the number of cells containing a certain value, what function would you use?
If I wanted to sum data from a range in column B based on the data found in a column A what function would I use?
Advanced Software Knowledge
What's an entrance effect in Powerpoint?
What's a merge in Word?
Let's say you need a logo for print that's 4 inches across. How many pixels width minimum must it be?
Logistics Management
Do you have experience with logistics, or experience that would prepare you for working with drivers?
Project Management / Maintenance
What project management tools or strategies have you found to be effective?
Describe job duties you've undertaken that best prove you're innovative, self-training, creative, and self-directed.
What experience do you have in maintaining equipment in working order?
Communication Skills
Describe a most difficult situation where your exceptional communication skills made all the difference.
Describe what you think differentiates a good manager from a poor one.
Stress, Multitasking, and Deadline Management
Follow through and complete tasks on time or by deadline.