1. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome an obstacle and what steps did you take?
Overview
Assistant managers face obstacles daily when managing a retail store. They must be able to overcome these obstacles and devise solutions to improve business practices. The candidate must be able to identify the problem and find a solution that works.
Overview
Assistant managers face obstacles daily when managing a retail store. They must be able to overcome these obstacles and devise solutions to improve business practices. The candidate must be able to identify the problem and find a solution that works.
Interview Expectations
Examples of overcoming obstacles
Examples of devising solutions to improve business practices
Ability to identify problems and find solutions
Sample Answer
I had to overcome a problem with a vendor who was late with an order. I called the vendor and asked them to deliver the product on time. I also asked them to provide a discount for the late delivery.