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\nA: Good afternoon Maria. I\u2019m Erin Young, Human Resources Director. Nice to meet you.
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\nB: Nice to meet you too.
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\nA: Please take a seat. Can I offer you some coffee or a glass of water?
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\nB: A glass of water please.
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\nA: Here you go... So, let\u2019s get started. I have a series of questions to ask you. At the end of the interview, you\u2019ll have a chance to ask me additional questions about the IT management position you\u2019ve applied for with us.
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\nB: Okay, that sounds fine.
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\nA: First question, can you describe the qualifications, experience and *expertise* that you have which prepares you for this position?
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\nB: Yes. I have a Master\u2019s degree in computer programming. I\u2019ve worked in the IT sector in the UK for over 10 years. I have the technical skills, people skills, and administrative skills required to manage an IT department.
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\nA: Describe a time when you assisted a new employee in your previous organization.
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\nB: Last summer I hired a new programmer. The new employee job-shadowed me on specific tasks. I asked the new employee to express any concerns about the position and the company during this initial period. I *took advantage of* this opportunity to see how the person would fit into the work environment by giving the person a few tasks to perform, and then provided feedback. At the end of the month, we had a meeting and reviewed the job description and the responsibilities. My mentoring skills had a positive impact on the organization because it resulted in fewer errors and mistakes by new employees. My team building skills allowed me to bring the new person on board quickly and establish common goals integral to the company.
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\nA: What is your greatest strength?
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\nB: I\u2019m very ambitious and hardworking. To be successful you can\u2019t *substitute* hard work. For that reason, I\u2019m currently completing an MBA at McMaster University in Hamilton. As well, I enjoy organizing and completing a challenging project within a specific deadline. It\u2019s very rewarding for me to succeed at something that seemed impossible to complete at the time.
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\nA. *On the other end of the spectrum*, what is your greatest weakness?
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\nB: Time management. I sometimes take on too many tasks in a short period of time. I\u2019m learning to better assess my ability to complete a project within a given timeframe before I accept it from a senior manager. I\u2019m also familiarizing myself with Canadian corporate culture.
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\nA. Why should we hire you?
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\nB: I believe I hold similar values as your company. I value a creative and innovative workplace. I produced a 20% performance increase in my department after a 2-year period. I bring a global perspective to the field of wireless technology as I\u2019m familiar with markets in the UK and South Asia which will be useful since I understand from my research that your company is interested in investing in *automated* technology over the next 5 years.
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\nA: Do you have any questions about the position?
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\nB: Yes. Can you tell me what is the most difficult part of this job? And what *benefits* you offer to loyal, productive employees?
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\nA: I would say unpredictable events that affect the industry would present the greatest challenge to you. Will a new competitor emerge and hurt our market share? Will some new regulation affect our profits? As for benefits, we offer competitive *wages* and with wireless technology continuing to expand, *job security* should not be a concern. In fact, we have some employees who have been with us for more than 10 years.
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\nB: I believe I\u2019m up to the challenge. I look forward to hearing from you. I\u2019d like to thank you for interviewing me for this position.
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\nA: You\u2019re welcome. It was a pleasure meeting you Maria.<\/p>\n"]}