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Scheduling Compliance Customer Service

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

  • Manage the on-site daily operations of Via’s service on behalf of our partner
  • Manage and mentor the on-site team of dispatchers and shift managers
  • develop relationships with driver partners, customers, community leaders, and local organizations
  • Develop clear metrics for the team and visibility into results against KPIs and priorities to the on a weekly basis
  • Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations
  • Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Customer focus Core
    In the posting: “develop relationships with driver partners, customers, community leaders, and local organizations” · “Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.” · “You desire to foster a culture deeply committed to providing a world class customer service experience”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “As General Manager , you will manage a first-of-its-kind, intermodal transit service while gaining exposure to a fast-paced tech company.” · “Prioritize operational issues as a real-time point of contact for drivers and dispatchers and provide creative solutions for scheduling of a round-the-clock …” · “develop relationships with driver partners, customers, community leaders, and local organizations”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “You are an independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments and feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility” · “You are a detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “Manage and mentor the on-site team of dispatchers and shift managers” · “Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Develop clear metrics for the team and visibility into results against KPIs and priorities to the on a weekly basis” · “Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations” · “You are a detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “develop relationships with driver partners, customers, community leaders, and local organizations” · “Liaise closely with Via senior management and Via’s external partners”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “You are a savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
    In the posting: “Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “You are flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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