Essential General Manager (GM) Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Tell us do you work well under pressure?

I tend to be more focused and aware under pressure, I thrive in a fast paced environment.

2. What do you like about your present job?

It provides me with constant new challenges to test my abilities.
Communicating and meeting with new people.
Able to use your initiative.
Working as part of a team.

3. What questions do you have for me?

What would you like to see me accomplish with this store.

4. What are your weaknesses as General Manager?

Occasionally I have been told that I take longer than other colleagues to complete complicated projects or tasks. But this is only because I want to make sure the work I do is to the highest standards.
My MS PowerPoint skills are weak, so I have enrolled on a evening course to improve them.
I am sometimes accused of being over friendly.

5. Tell me about your experience handling office work?

I tend to be organized and clean i mthought its not strong point.

6. What do you enjoy about the industry you are in?

I can't really give you a accurate answer because at this time I don't know the scope of the job, it's responsibilities, hours, etc.
The job I perform, the salary I receive and the circumstances at my current company are not really comparable to the opportunity we are discussing today. However when I consider my skill sets, academic qualifications and work experience, I am confident that a salary between £25,000 - £33,000 would be appropriate.

7. What are your strengths as General Manager?

I have been told that i am honest, reliable and ethical.
Your sense of urgency, if you know that a task is important, then you will work hard to get it done on time.
You are a fast learner.
Ability to communicate with people.
Flexible enough to handle changing environments.
Able to cope with setback and learn from my mistakes.

8. Tell us What have your achievements been to date?

Give a solution that is related to work and if possible the job you are applying for. Demonstrate something that shows how you saved a previous employer money, made them more efficient or increased revenue.

9. How do you go out of your way to please an upset customer?

Completely listen to their problem and come to a solution that will satisfy the guest.

10. What do you believe is the role of the manager?

The role of a manger is leadership; influencing others according to a plan. We do this by being assertive not aggressive or passive. A manager delivers a goal being direct, honest, and respectful.