Sample Answer
On one project, a colleague was consistently missing deadlines on their deliverables, which put a 7‑person team at risk of slipping a key launch by about two weeks. Before talking to them, I pulled specific examples: three missed due dates over six weeks, and the downstream impact on testing and client communication. I asked for a private meeting and framed it around our shared goal: “We need to hit this launch date, and I want to make sure you’re set up to succeed.” I walked through the examples factually, focused on impact rather than blame, and then asked what was getting in their way. It turned out they were juggling unprioritized work from another manager. Together we re‑prioritized tasks, and I offered to align with their other manager, which I did that afternoon. Over the next month, they hit 100% of deadlines, and I made a point to recognize the improvement in our team meeting.
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Walk me through a recent multi-channel digital marketing campaign you managed end-to-end. How did you set objectives, choose channels, allocate budget, and measure success?
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On your resume you mention working on a cross-functional project (e.g., involving multiple teams or stakeholders). Describe a situation from that project where priorities conflicted—how did you navigate the trade-offs and what was the final outcome?