People Management

Can you describe a previous boss who was the most effective, and what made them so good to work for? And, can you also talk about a boss who was the least effective and what made it difficult to work under them?

Engineering Manager

DeliveryHero

AT&T

Livspace

Lockheed Martin

Booking.com

Indeed.com

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  • Can you describe a previous boss who was the most effective, and what made them so good to work for? And, can you also talk about a boss who was the least effective and what made it difficult to work under them?
  • Can you talk about the best boss you've had and why they were effective? On the other hand, can you also tell me about the worst boss you've had and what made it difficult to work under them?
  • Can you recall a time when you had a boss who was the best, and what elements made them so great to work for? And, can you also tell me about a boss who was the worst, and what made it so hard to work under them?
  • Can you describe a previous manager who was particularly effective, and what made them so good at their job? And, can you also recall a time when you had a boss who was the least effective and what made it difficult to work under them?
  • Can you talk about a boss who was the most effective and what made them so great to work for? And, can you also describe a time when you had a manager who was the least effective, and what made it so hard to work under them?
  • Can you recall a time when you had a boss who was the best, and what made them so effective in their role? And, can you also describe a previous manager who was the least effective, and what made it difficult to work under them?
  • Can you describe a previous manager who was particularly effective, and what elements made them so good at their job? And, can you also recall a time when you had a boss who was the least effective, and what made it so hard to work under them?
  • Can you talk about a boss who was the most effective, and what made them so great to work for? And, can you also describe a time when you had a manager who was the least effective, and what made it so difficult to work under them?
  • Can you recall a time when you had a boss who was the best, and what made them so effective in their role? And, can you also describe a previous manager who was the least effective, and what made it so hard to work under them?
  • Can you describe a previous manager who was particularly effective, and what elements made them so good at their job? And, can you also recall a time when you had a boss who was the least effective, and what made it difficult to work under them?
  • Can you talk about a boss who was the most effective, and what made them so great to work for? And, can you also describe a time when you had a manager who was the least effective, and what made it so hard to work under them?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at Arro, Ticketmaster, DeliveryHero and others: Can you describe a previous boss who was the most effective, and what made them so good to work for? And, can you also talk about a boss who was the least effective and what made it difficult to work under them?.