1. Explain me how do you stay organized?
By keeping a safe workplace and environment to do the proper job.
2. If hired, how do you intend on making a difference with our company?
By upholding the companies policies and procedure, and directing my team to show pride in their work.
3. What is the largest amount of employees you have supervised?
The largest ammount I have supervised is approximately 70 people, 35 permanent staff and 35 temporary members of staff.
4. Have you ever been caught stealing, or better yet, have you ever stole anything?
I haven't stolen anything. If its not mine, its not mine to take.
5. What do co-workers say about your work?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
6. Why do you want to work for this organization as Dispatch Officer?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
7. How do you handle stressful situations as Goods Dispatch Officer?
Like with any stressfull situation its always a good idea not to react impulsivly sit back take some deep breaths and accurately assass the situation.
8. Do you have supervising experience?
I do, I have led to warehouses in the recycling industry for a combination of about 4 years.
9. Do you work well on a team? How would you define teamwork?
I do work well in a team setting, I would describe teamwork by comparing it to a flock of geese, we as a group will function better if we all work together, but any one of us should be able to lead, if given the opportunity.
10. What leadership roles have you had in the past?
I was in a leadership position in the military for 15 years as well as a warehouse manager at my last place of employment for the last 7 years.
11. Do you consider yourself successful Dispatch Officer?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
12. Do you know anyone who works for us as Dispatch Officer?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This
can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not
relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought
of.
13. Tell me about your education. How has it prepared you for a career as a Warehouse Supervisor?
My education has allowed me the opportunity to learn the aspects of what a leader consist of. I recently took a leadership development course, which made me understand what being a leader is, being a leader consist of more than just leading it consist of caring for the individuals you lead building a relationship with them and making them feel as if they are needed. In my current position I had a situation where one of my employees lost their spouse this individual became real depressed, I begin to talk to them and just listen to them and by me showing them that I cared, it in turns allowed them to gain a sense of trust.
14. What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as a Warehouse Supervisor?
I perform very well under pressure especially when I have deadline to meet locally and internationally. internally I am a good planning, organizer . I pay Strong attention to detail within the warehouse. Safety is also my priority within the warehouse.
Letting my emotions get the best of me and showing the frustration to co-workers.I have learned that in order to keep a positive environment at work you need to display positive behaviour.
16. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year as Dispatch Officer?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.
Have some good ones handy to mention.
17. Why do you think you are a good fit for a warehouse assistant's position?
I believe that spatial awareness and judgment are the key elements of a good warehouse worker. I possess the ability to communicate effectively with warehouse staff and to ensure that the work gets done. I am experienced in handling labeling, picking and storage activities and I have enjoyed solid relationships with vendors over the years that I have worked in this capacity. I also have five years of experience operating forklifts and possess a current forklift license.
I keep employees motivated through consistent interaction that allows them to be part of the decision making and present their ideas as a team.
19. Why did you leave your previous job? Why do you want to work for our company?
The warehouse environment that I was working in previously did not offer much challenge since it was a small operation. I felt saturated and it was affecting my efficiency since I had nothing to work up to. Your company offers much in terms of learning and moving up the ladder. I am excited at the prospect of working in a warehouse environment that offers challenges on a daily basis.
20. Why do you want to work for our company as Goods Dispatch Officer?
I feel that I have experience that is valuable to a company such as this and I would like to share my skills and help this company grow. I also feel this company is growing and I would love to be a part of that growth.
21. What do you think are the most important skills in succeeding in warehouse assistant job?
You could put a number on the skills to structure your answer around this. For example, "In my opinion, the three most important sales skills are…" Instead of referring to specific sales techniques, you should mention competencies and skills which a salesperson need to get success. Below are some skills including:
❀ • Adjust your approach to different people and situations.
❀ • Ask a right question and how to listen.
❀ • How to communicate and handle dissatisfaction and rejection of customers.
❀ • Make plan and comply with it.
❀ • Make influence on and persuade customers.
❀ • To be good at negotiating for common agreement.
22. What relevant experience do you have in this warehouse job?
Hopefully if you're applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if that's the case you should mention it all. But if you're switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like it's matching up. That's when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.
23. Where do you see your career in five years as Dispatch Officer?
Ultimately I want to work in the Law Enforcement feild, I also recognize that in order to do so I need a leadership role in order to do so. I feel this job you have offered me will give me the experience in the long run for this. 5 years from now i see myself working or being a longterm employee with a company that will let me demonstrate my leadership skills.
24. Tell me about your experiance?
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.
25. First Warehouse Assistant interview questions:
► How do you show an interest in what another person is saying?
► Why did you apply for this Warehouse Assistant position?
► What negative thing would your last boss say about you?
► What types of information did you use to choose your school?
► Describe a recent unpopular decision you made as Warehouse Assistant
► Give an example when you had to explain a complex technical issue to someone.
► What is your usual role in a team?
