Gallup 2
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being high), how persuasive are you?
9-10
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being high, how competitive are you?
9-10
Scale of 1-10 (10 being high), how organized are you?
9-10
What do you think about before you make an important decision?
Alternative solutions, what could go wrong,
Why do you want to work for Stryker?
Association with the best
What kind of reputation do you strive to build?
Dependable, reliable, responsible, honest
What happens when you cannot follow through on a commitment?
Doesn't normally happen - if it does, feel will more than make it up - will go the extra mile or step up to smooth out the relationship
How do you feel when you don't have a plan in place? What do you do?
Don't like it; make a plan
How do you feel when you are the unpopular voice in a group?
Don't mind - stand your own ground
Have you ever been the top achiever in a group? Please tell me about it.
Example - must be the top
How important is it to you to win?
Extremely
To what extent do you rely on relationships to build your business? How do you do that?
Extremely important; Invest in customer relationships - they are not just a customer but a friend
What is the most important thing that you have to do in order to build repeat business?
Follow through/take care of customer
Tell me about a time you succeeded because you persevered
Give example that resulted in success
Describe the best manager you've ever had.
Give examples of autonomy - no micro-management
Is it difficult for you to say 'no' when asked to take on more, or do you know your limits?
Hard to say no, want to take on more so that it's done, ownership
All things being equal, would you rather be part of a group or lead it? Tell me a bout a time when you took control of a group.
Lead it - example?
How do you feel being measured and ranked against others?
Loves it - like to know where I stand
How many solutions do you find for a problem?
More than one, alternatives
When is it ok to cut corners?
Never
At what point do you give up trying to solve a problem?
Never give up
Do you ever feel like you can't win
No
Are you a go with the flow kind of person?
No! Have to plan
Do you ever feel that you've done enough?
No, always more to do
How often do you take the time to set goals for yourself?
Often - if you meet one, create another
How do you work your way out of a problem situation?
Outmaneuver, no road blocks, alternative solutions
If your supervisor implements a policy that directly affected you and you didn't agree with it, how would you handle that situations?
Speak up - confront
How do you decide what business to go after?
Strategically thinking about where you will get the most ROI
When you think about the future what comes to mind?
Tangible, directed, goal-oriented, specific example
How do you prepare for a day's work?
Timelines, routines, structure
How important is it to you to be the best?
Very
Do you continually push yourself to achieve more? More than other people?
Yes & yes
Are you different things to different people? Please describe.
Yes - depends on what people need (listener, advice giver, etc.)
Are you able to stay on task in the face of distraction?
Yes - example of distraction and how you got back on task
Are you known for going above and beyond your own job expectations?
Yes - example?
Do you ever become angry or kind of ticked off - do you let other people know?
Yes - example?
Do you have a gift for thinking financially?
Yes - example?
In a group, are you usually the one calling the shots? Can you illustrate this?
Yes - example?
When you have an important decision to make, do you seek numbers to help you make the decision?
Yes - example?
Are you always clear on what the ethical thing to do is?
Yes - strong moral compass
Do you have a gift for reading the feelings of others? Please describe.
Yes - very observational and can read people's emotions
Do you work harder and longer than most people?
Yes, always go extra mile
Who do you decide to form strong relationships with?
relationships with successful people that will help me to grow my business and mentor me
