I often respond to HR-related questions on www.Quora.com, so I thought I’d share my answer to the question, “How do you interview for a manager position?”
check it out at https://nnamtique.com/how-do-you-interview-for-a-manager-position/.
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I hope that this information is helpful.
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I often respond to HR-related questions on www.Quora.com, so I thought I’d share my answer to the question, “How do you interview for a manager position?”
check it out at https://nnamtique.com/how-do-you-interview-for-a-manager-position/.
https://mailchi.mp/nnamtique.com/confident-job-seeker
I hope that this information is helpful.
Career Search Success to You! Go Get Your New Job!
Site: HR by Nnamtique (Human Resources by Nnamtique – HR... see more

Below is a calculator to determine what a 'living wage' would be in your location. Do you think this is accurate?
Jobcase believes every employer should help provide either a living wage or a pathway to it. We understand that not every job will be able to pay a living wage. But we believe employers should provide one of the following 3 cases for every job:
a) provide a living wage
b) if providing a sub-living wage, THEN provide an internal pathway to a living wage (clarify how to get promoted, provide training/education, etc).
c) if providing a sub-living wage, and no pathway to internal living wage job, THEN provide flexibility in schedules for any employee who is pursuing training outside employment for their own pursuits of a living wage. There should be no punitive actions taken against employees who are trying to get themselves to that level on their own when employers fail to provide it.
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Below is a calculator to determine what a 'living wage' would be in your location. Do you think this is accurate?
Jobcase believes every employer should help provide either a living wage or a pathway to it. We understand that not every job will be able to pay a living wage. But we believe employers should provide one of the following 3 cases for every job:
a) provide a living wage
b) if providing a sub-living wage, THEN provide an internal... see more

When I was much younger my parents didn't tell me to save some of my money--but I did. Then I got married and had two kids. It was the best time of my life. Long story short--I didn't save enough. I'm not in that boat by myself. Life goes by fast. Try to keep the eye on the ball. No next times.
When I was much younger my parents didn't tell me to save some of my money--but I did. Then I got married and had... see more

I just got my CDL and ready to start, but also incredibly nervous I will screw something up. What are some things I should know or do? I could really use some help! Anyone???
We’ve all been there. Someone asks us a question, but we do not know the answer. If it is a friend or family member, we can likely lead them to someone else nearby who has the answer to their question. If it is a stranger asking for directions, we can usually point them to someone who might have the answer. What if this happens during a job your big interview? Not only can it be an embarrassing situation, but it can also derail your chances of getting the job. It doesn’t have to a devastating experience, though. How well you stand up to the test can make all the difference in the outcome. Even if you don’t get the job, you can respond in a way that maintains the professional atmosphere of the interview.
I clearly remember one such personal situation that I found myself in. I had finally scored a big interview with a Federal agency that needed someone who possessed the specialized skills needed to conduct job analyses. My professional human resources career started with my training as a test developer with State government, so I prepared, practiced and prayed. I was ready. My interview started great. I knew how to use the software that they used. I was intimately familiar with the parameters required to program the system to generate the reports that guided the job analysis process. I also knew how to read the reports to determine the next steps in the process. Then it happened. They asked me if I knew how to perform the statistical analysis manually. In my mind, I was thinking, “Manually…without a computer?” I was totally blindsided. As much as I had prepared, I had not even considered this question because my training and experience had been in a totally automated environment. So, needless to say, I did not have the answer that I needed to keep the positive momentum of my interview going. What did I do?! You know that one of my mottos is that honesty is the best policy. So, I explain that I was not familiar with the manual process, but that I was willing to learn. I felt the atmosphere transition from excited anticipation to unspoken disappointment, but the interview panel remained courteous and professional towards me. I asked how important that aspect was to on-the-job success and they explained that it was very important. Although I knew at that moment that I was no longer a top candidate, but I continued to actively participate in the process. In the end, I thanked each panel member for their time, then went home and wrote out thank you notes for each member and sent them. I definitely didn’t get the outcome that I hoped for, but I left that meeting with my dignity and my interviewers’ respect.
As you can see, this is another epic example of the vast importance of preparation. I do realize, however, that you don’t know what you don’t know. So, if you can’t relate any of your professional experience to an interview question that is posed to you, there are three (3) possible ways that you can respond: 1) Say I don’t know/I don’t have the answer and offer no additional response. This, to me, is the least desirable approach to take because you’re just cutting the discussion of without leaving the door open for the interviewer to possibly state the question from a different perspective; 2) If possible think of a possible solution that you would implement if you were to find yourself in that situation. If you take this approach, you will show creativity and “out-of-the-box” thinking. These are both qualities that employers often look for in new team members. It also shows initiative and a “can-do” spirit. So, take a gamble and try it. Be honest and lead in by saying that you’ve not yet found yourself in that type of situation at work, but you would do X, Y, and Z to resolve the issue. 3) If you have been in a comparable situation personally, present that scenario. Describe the situation that you faced. Share the outcome that you desired and the actions you took in order to achieve the desired outcome. Then share with the interviewer(s) what the actual outcome was. This works particularly well in situations involving conflict resolution and/or big projects like moving from one home to the other. Conflict resolution scenarios involving family members or close friends are some of the most emotionally-charged conflicts that occur. So, if you are able to successfully navigate such scenarios, the employer will likely determine that you would also be skilled at contributing to the successful resolution of workplace conflicts. Keep in mind though that you don’t need to share every little detail of your personal situation. Share just enough detail with the interviewer…not too much. As with the previous option, lead in by letting the interviewer(s) know that while you have not experienced such a scenario professionally, you have faced it personally.
If the question that you need to respond to is project-based, planning a move from one home to another is especially attractive. Think about it, you are not only managing your physical move, but often also planning how to live in a moving zone, and possibly planning renovations or upgrades to your new place to make it your own. So, if you are a person who uses lists, spreadsheets, etc. to manage the process, the interviewer will see you as a project manager who anticipates needs and has a plan of action for the “what-ifs.” This way, you will be helping the employer see you in action as someone on their team.
As always, don’t think of a challenge as an absolute roadblock. Think of it as the challenge that it is and overcome it with a little mental ingenuity and broad thinking. You’ll be glad you did.
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We’ve all been there. Someone asks us a question, but we do not know the answer. If it is a friend or family member, we can likely lead them to someone else nearby who has the answer to their question. If it is a stranger asking for directions, we can usually point them to someone who might have the answer. What if this happens during a job your big interview? Not only can it be an embarrassing situation, but it can also derail your chances... see more
Thank you for sharing Cynthia Okonkwo ! These are great tips!
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As sure as the sunlight shines, the day comes in everyone's life when you have to decide your future starting today, for your vision for tomorrow. This is what determines your outcomes in life.
It has been said that,...A day shall come when the risk it takes to remain tightly closed inside of a bud, becomes more painful than, the risk it takes to blossom and bloom
~ Edward Alexander

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I been working for 4 months and I hate my boss. He is rude,mean and disrespectful. I’m looking for a different job, i’m 18 years old. Looking for a good paying job for a high schooler. #newjob #highschooler
I totally understand where your coming from.I have been there and done that and wore that hat.Kill him with kindness,but in the mean time look into a different line of work.Keep your head up.Pray. God will take care of you.
I totally understand where your coming from.I have been there and done that and wore that hat.Kill him with... see more
Most respect and admiration for all of you! I start working Monday full-time! I'm really excited. Prayer does work! I appreciate all of you!
Yes my dear prayer does work .
It can move mountains
May the grace of the Lord be with you
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share with you what happened to me. I am new in New York. I have been working in Asia for 10 years of my life. Have had good paying solid jobs but when I came to New York, I started from scratch. I graduated Major in Information Technology, but I havent used my skills because the job opportunities that came back then were call center jobs. So in NY, I got accepted for a job of IT Helpdesk Admin. I am very grateful that my boss took me in and trusted me that I can do my job even though I didnt have experience. The only bad thing is, my team is messy. The guys I am working with are very lazy. They will try as much as they can to dodge jobs that are given to them. But even though it is challenging, it benefited me in many ways. I had to do initiative to learn things on my own and do the job myself because I genuinely love to help people. And because of this, I have become a more experienced IT person. One thing though, being that this Was an entry level job for me, I was paid like a newly grad college. Anyways, 2 years now and I decided I nEed to find another firm that knows how to value me, and will pay me market value. Here I am, going to start my ne job soon, and got $14k more or what Im getting plus bonus. The bad situation I was in my team was kinda useful. It paved the wah for me to now find a better opportunity.
Never stop, try harder, and reach for your goals and dreams, and everything will fall in its place in the right time :) #survivor #gotanewjob #blessed #hardworker #initiative #knowyourworth #newjob
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share with you what happened to me. I am new in New York. I have been working in Asia for 10 years of my life. Have had good paying solid jobs but when I came to New York, I started from scratch. I graduated Major in Information Technology, but I havent used my skills because the job opportunities that came back then were call center jobs. So in NY, I got accepted for a job of IT Helpdesk Admin. I am very grateful that... see more
Hey, everyone! I was recently hired at a food franchise last week, and everyday proves to be a new adventure and difficult obstacles. However, I've survived my first week (and some days) and I get paid today. I'm so proud of myself for sticking through with this job. Never give up, no matter how hard the task at hand is.
I started a job as a salad bar person at A restaraunt I feel like I should be getting trained for other areas of the place but the excuse always comes up you aren't working fast enough yet for us to train you in other spots
garden bar seems like the only super fast paced position of the restaraunt because guests go up and just devour everything even on busy nights but busy nights it is generally a 2 person job being done by one person. Along with prepareing the set up for the next day i feel like i have gotten a bit faster since last month and i do want to learn to do something else because once i decide to have a child i won't be able to lift too much and those trays can get heavy. I would love for them to teach me other departments like hosting or expo I feel like I am the only Salad bar person who has not progressed and learned new stuff at all since I started in May and the others were on garden bar for 2 or 3 weeks and were immediately trained for other areas I feel as though I'm being cheated. And I work my ass off every day I go in.
I started a job as a salad bar person at A restaraunt I feel like I should be getting trained for other areas of the place but the excuse always comes up you aren't working fast enough yet for us to train you in other spots
garden bar seems like the only super fast paced position of the restaraunt because guests go up and just devour everything even on busy nights but busy nights it is generally a 2 person job being done by one person. Along with... see more

Stephanie,
I think your ambition to learn and progress is awesome but first you have to overcome the managers concerns about you not being fast enough at the salad bar. Understaffing is a common trend in business today unfortunately so you're probably not going to get any help so try to master the position you have now to the point where no one doubts or questions your performance. Reach out to those other employees that progressed quickly out of the salad bar position and ask for tips/suggestions. Find out what they were doing differently that led to them getting promoted so fast.
Stephanie,
I think your ambition to learn and progress is awesome but first you have to overcome the managers... see more
As a person is work in the industry before 25 years and management of multi-unit restaurants I can tell you the manager gave you the roadmap to moving up he clearly stated it you need to increase your sense of urgency he sent that in a way that is not the understandable by staying you're not fast enough what he really means is you to increase your sense of urgency other people have a sense of urgency you may not have it this is easily remedy talk to those other people in your department ask your shift supervisor to help you with what can help you with your sense of urgency what things can you do to cut down on times of preps and still do it in the proper manner it's a very simple fix and an easy remedy you must work smarter not harder
As a person is work in the industry before 25 years and management of multi-unit restaurants I can tell you the... see more
I want to know, how you can be working for a Temp Agency making 11.25 an hour? Get hired full-time by the company and only make 10 dollars an hour. Something is not right about that. I wonder if my daughter is lying to me? I thought you would make more. Right?
Yes, generally anytime your hired from a temporary agency to work full time you make more money not less. What sense would it make to not continually work for the temp agency if you're making less money. I hate to have and tell you this but your daughter is lying to you in my opinion. I wouldn't go for that story at all. Temp agency get paid so many dollars an hour for each rep they send out so generally the job pays say $15 an hour. The temp agency partner with the company and says ok we will pay the employee $11 an houR and pocket $4. When you get hired permanent the employer says ok no middle man so we will give you the difference of what they were taking and you get hired on at $15 an hour.
Yes, generally anytime your hired from a temporary agency to work full time you make more money not less. What... see more
Thanks for the advice/resources Cynthia Okonkwo !