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Requirements found
None recognised — general questions are used.
What this posting asks for
Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".
Main responsibilities
- Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXSI priorities
- Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
- Monitor and analyze local and regional policy developments
- Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials
- Support the Director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed
- 5+ years of experience working in public or government affairs, including but not limited to state and local government policy, advocacy, and/or legislative …
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Lead engagement with state and local leaders across the designated region to support core SpaceX and SpaceXSI priorities” · “Support the Director of Government Affairs with statewide government relations priorities as needed” · “Must be willing to travel to support company priorities at onsite locations”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “This role focuses on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy support for SpaceX and SpaceXSI’s facilities.” · “Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups and issue areas” · “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. - Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills”
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: “Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Data and analysis Supporting
In the posting: “Monitor and analyze local and regional 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.
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- You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to get agreement from people who wanted different things. 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 worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
- Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? 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.