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What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

  • Support SpaceX Government Affairs by serving as a front-line advocate for SpaceX on key policy areas, including broadband, artificial intelligence, and other…
  • Shape SpaceX legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government
  • Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers, as appropriate
  • Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in SpaceX government affairs matters
  • Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
  • Monitor and analyze domestic policy developments
  • Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
  • Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
  • 10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Problem solving Supporting
    In the posting: “Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “Outstanding written and verbal communications skills”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Leadership and mentoring Supporting
    In the posting: “Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Data and analysis Supporting
    In the posting: “Monitor and analyze domestic policy developments”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “Flexibility required, including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Stakeholder management Supporting
    In the posting: “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (7):
  4. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  6. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  8. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  9. Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you had to get agreement from people who wanted different things. From this posting
  11. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  12. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  13. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  14. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  15. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  16. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  17. Describe a process you improved.
  18. Do you have any questions for us?
  19. Why do you want to work here?
  20. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  21. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  22. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  23. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  24. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  25. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  26. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  27. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  28. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  29. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  30. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  31. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  32. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  33. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  34. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  35. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  36. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  37. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  38. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  39. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  40. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  41. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.