Use this weeks content and additional research to focus on interview questions that will give insight into whether a candidate is a good choice for a management position. Below are some important traits and characteristics that managers consider during an interview: Drives for Results Makes Good Decisions Is Optimistic Builds Relationships Fosters Innovation Acts with Integrity Demonstrates Financial Acumen Experienced with Merchandising/Advertising Understands Store Operations Values Customer Loyalty Fosters Team Building

Instructions You will compose a Word essay including five sample interview questions, the Team Member Interview Questions template*, and your answers to interviewing potential management job candidates. This must be an APA-formatted essay, double-spaced, with headings. Three outside research sources are required for this assignment. Please note, this paper uses complete APA formatting (see below for details). Take the following steps to compose your essay: 1. Develop five interview questions to help you identify whether a candidate is suitable for a management position. To complete this task,Use this template to develop open-ended interview questions a team leader might use to start the interview conversation and probe for insights.

Trait/Competency	Sample Interview Questions

2. Consider the types of responses you might get from the questions. What clues from those responses might you be able to identify to help determine the candidate's fit? 3. Consider past interviews in which you've participated, then answer each question: How did you prepare for the interview? Were you asked the types of questions you were expecting? Discuss. What was the most difficult question you were asked and why? If you were hired, did you feel the interview was representative of the position? Explain. What did you learn about yourself from the interview that you will use as you interview others?