The edition of Computer World arranged a small survey which involved the leading managers of large companies. They were asked to answer the question they most like to ask at the interview with a potential employee.
Katherine Spencer Lee, Executive Director, Robert Half Technology: “What will you do if you don’t get this job?”
Sherry Aaholm, Executive Vice President, FedEx: “Why should I hire you?”
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She also: “Did you happen to fire someone?”
Robert Rosen, director of information technology at the Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda: "Tell me about the problem that has arisen in your company and how you solved it with the help of technology."
Joel D. Jacobs, Chief Information Officer, The Miter Corp .: "How close are you to technology, and how important are they to you?"
Brian L. Abeyta, Vice President for Projects at Aflac: “What book is on your bedside table now?”
Robert Moon (Robert Moon), director of information technology at LeapFrog Enterprises: "What are your long-term projects?". A favorite answer is: "I would like to do yours."
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