SUPERVISOR Interview Questions and ANSWERS! (How to PASS your Supervisor Interview!)
How Well Do You Get Along With Others?
If youre trying to move from one emergency services agency to another, the panel will probe what happened at your last job, according to a June 2007 article from JEMS Emergency Medical Services. You might be asked to explain what co-workers or supervisors would say about you, or how well you got along with your last boss. The panelists might have already talked with your colleagues, so remember to be honest and professional in your answers. Never criticize old colleagues or supervisors. If you do, youll come off sounding whiny and unprofessional.
Many oral interviews start with this question, which allows the hiring manager or interview panel to size up the candidate for the first time and determine if his skills match the job. This is the time to summarize your career and highlight your accomplishments, the JEMS article states. Lofty, vague responses wont score any points. Be specific about your accomplishments and skills, and how they are relevant to the position youre interviewing for. Keep the conversation focused on work — the panel probably doesnt care about your family life, hobbies or political views. To avoid straying off topic, limit responses to two minutes or less.
How would your previous direct reports describe your supervision style?
How a supervisor is able to mesh with their team can make or break their success at your company. This probing question will reveal if they’re a good culture fit for a supervisory role.
What to look for in an answer:
- Self-awareness about how they are perceived by other employees
- Indications they have asked their direct reports for feedback
- An alignment with your company culture
“I think my staff would say that I am supportive but not overbearing. I find that biweekly check-ins are enough to keep my finger on the pulse of any challenges they’re having. Of course, I am always available to help them troubleshoot in between. This gives me the chance to remain focused on the bigger picture and empowers my staff to grow in their own decision making.”
What have you learned from mistakes on the ems supervisor job?
Candidates without specific examples often do not seem credible. However, the example shared should be fairly inconsequential, unintentional, and a learned lesson should be gleaned from it. Moving ahead without group assistance while assigned to a group project meant to be collaborative is a good example.
Describe a typical work week for ems supervisor position?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the position you are applying for and how your current or past positions relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job opening, the more successful you will be at answering the questions. It should be obvious that it’s not a good idea talk about non-work related activities that you do on company time, but, I’ve had applicants tell me how they are often late because they have to drive a child to school or like to take a long lunch break to work at the gym. Keep your answers focused on work and show the interviewer that you’re organized (“The first thing I do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.”) and efficient.
PARAMEDIC SUPERVISOR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
- Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.
- Provide an experience in which you effectively administered first aid treatment or life support care in a prehospital setting.
- Describe an experience in which you identified the educational needs of your students and successfully developed a way to teach/train them.
FAQ
What questions are asked for a supervisor interview?
- Have you hired an employee? …
- What is one important decision you’ve had to make as a supervisor? …
- How would your previous direct reports describe your supervision style? …
- Has your supervision style changed over time? …
- What are some successful ways you’ve been able to motivate employees?
How do you answer a supervisor interview question?
- planning and organizing.
- problem-solving.
- decision-making.
- delegating.
- motivating.
- influencing.
- communicating.
- managing conflict.
How do you ace a supervisor interview question?
- Highlight scenarios when you have led a team in the past.
- Showcase your ability to stay calm & collected.
- Prove that you are committed to the management track.
- Give specific anecdotes.
- Situational, hypothetical and behavioral interview questions will abound — be prepared.
How do I prepare for my first supervisor interview?
- Highlight scenarios when you have led a team in the past.
- Showcase your ability to stay calm & collected.
- Prove that you are committed to the management track.
- Give specific anecdotes.
- Situational, hypothetical and behavioral interview questions will abound — be prepared.
