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Compliance (nice) Training
What this posting asks for
Level: Lead / staff — The title says "Lead".
Main responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage endpoint management solutions using Intune and Jamf Pro for various devices, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
- Manage a staff of 2 to deliver on goals set by yourself, management, and the business.
- Collaborate with the IT security team to implement security measures, manage device compliance following best practices, and respond to security incidents. C…
- Keep abreast of the latest technologies and endpoint management and security trends, and recommend improvements to existing processes and technologies.
- Work with the Help Desk team and user feedback to continually improve the user experience on endpoints and software management. Develop tools to make the tea…
- Document configurations, procedures, and changes to maintain an up-to-date IT environment.
- Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) to automate tasks and enhance system efficiency.
- Develop user support automation around self-service tools in Jamf and Intune, such as automatic license provisioning and approval flows.
- Attend training to learn the latest developments in these tools and how to implement them if appropriate.
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Customer focus Core
In the posting: “They will continuously evaluate and refine methods to enhance productivity, security, and user satisfaction, demonstrating a commitment to operational excell…” · “Work with the Help Desk team and user feedback to continually improve the user experience on endpoints and software management.” · “Comfortable speaking with end-users to collect their feedback and offer help.”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Collaborate with the IT security team to implement security measures, manage device compliance following best practices, and respond to security incidents.” · “Configure and manage policies, profiles, and security settings to ensure compliance.” · “High proficiency with standard PC and Mac scripting languages such as Powershell and Bash, and must be comfortable creating complex ones for automation.”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Work with the Help Desk team and user feedback to continually improve the user experience on endpoints and software management.” · “Experience with cloud services (preferably Microsoft Azure) and understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models.”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, actively participating in cross-functional projects to ensure …” · “Collaborate with the IT security team to implement security measures, manage device compliance following best practices, and respond to security incidents.”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “The role will manage the team responsible for developing MDM tools, providing a solid experience for our employees while also improving security around our e…” · “By leveraging their deep technical knowledge and leadership skills, this individual will play a crucial role in driving the organization's endpoint managemen…”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them. - Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech. - Planning and organisation Supporting
In the posting: “By leveraging their deep technical knowledge and leadership skills, this individual will play a crucial role in driving the organization's endpoint managemen…”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Stakeholder management Supporting
In the posting: “Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
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- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- How have you used compliance in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using training. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

