Hi there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to pass a Chief Operating Officer interview.
So, if you have a COO interview coming up with any organization or corporation whatsoever,
please make sure you stay tuned, watch the presentation from start to finish, because
I will help you to pass your interview! And to achieve that goal, this is what I will
focus on. I will give you a list of COO interview questions I strongly advise you prepare for.
I will give you strong, unique answers to those questions. I will give you tips on how
to stand out during your Chief Operating Officer interview. And finally, I will tell you about
further resources you can get access to, including these slides, and the answers to help you
succeed at your COO interview! So, there’s four reasons why I recommend you stay tuned.
Just very quickly before we get started. A very warm welcome to this Chief Operating
Officer interview presentation. My name is Richard McMunn. That is me there in the center
of the screen. I am a former Fire Officer of 17 years. And since then, I've been helping
people to successfully pass their interviews. And I always do that by giving you top-scoring
answers you can't find anywhere else. Just a couple of things. Please make sure you SUBSCRIBE
to the channel. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.com. I've put my LinkedIn.com
link in the description below the video. And please do give the video a LIKE, because that
motivates me to create more content for you. Thank you very much. The first question I
want you to prepare for is: Tell me about yourself? Now, because this is going to be
the first COO interview question that you need to answer, it is vital you give a positive,
confident response that demonstrates your passion for this role. Answer this question
the correct way, and it then puts you in a GREAT POSITION for the rest of the interview.
So, here is my suggested answer. Tell me about yourself? “I am a strategically driven,
commercially focused and progressive Chief Operating Officer who has experienced many
challenging situations that I feel will be of benefit to your organization. Being somebody
who is proud of what I have achieved in my career so far, I want to work for an organization
where I can make an immediate and long-lasting impact through driving forward change, encouraging
innovation and expecting nothing but the best from the teams and departments I am ultimately
responsible for. I fully appreciate the level of responsibility that comes with the position
of COO and I genuinely thrive whilst being a part of a Senior Management Team that is
all pushing forward in the same direction. If you hire me as your Chief Operating Officer,
you will be getting somebody who is totally committed to your strategic goals, somebody
who focuses on profitability as well as outstanding operations, and somebody who never sits still
in their pursuit of excellence.” That's a very positive answer that then sets you
up with confidence for the remainder of your COO interview! Now, you can either pause the
video if you want to, and take note of the questions and answers as we progress together,
or if you want to wait, I will soon tell you we can DOWNLOAD my full set of 25 COO interview
questions and top-scoring answers, including the ones that are covered within these slides
today. The next question. What can you bring to the role of Chief Operating Officer? Now,
clearly, this is your opportunity to sell yourself, and in your answer, focus on the
following three areas. Number one, the experience you have relevant to the role. Number two,
the skills and qualities you have. And number three, what you will do for their organization
if they choose to hire you. Here's my suggested answer. What can you bring to the role of
Chief Operating Officer? “I can bring extensive experience in a variety of different situations
including ensuring company operations are effective, efficient and in line with the
long-term strategic aims of the business. I can bring strong leadership qualities, business
acumen, commercial awareness and a passion for ensuring all operational work is conducted
to exacting standards that help serve to protect the company brand by providing outstanding
service to your customers. Although I am very much the type of Chief Operating Officer who
wants to be directly involved with all areas under my remit, I am an effective delegator,
a good negotiator and somebody who will work in harmony with the other members of the Senior
Management Team. Being a visionary and someone who is always looking to improve an organization
so that it stays ahead of its competitors, by hiring me, you will get a forward-thinking
and committed Chief Operating Officer who will immerse himself/herself into the role
with passion, enthusiasm and dedication.” That's another brilliant answer! It shows
that you are fully prepared, and you already know what you can bring to the role. Don't
go anywhere because I still have more questions and answers to work through with you. But
when you're ready, if you want to CLICK THAT LINK in the top right-hand corner of the video,
it goes straight to my website, PassMyInterview.com, and you can download my full set of 25 Chief
Operating Officer Interview Questions and Top-Scoring Answers, including the ones we
are covering today! But here's the next question. Why do you want to work for our organization
as the Chief Operating Officer? Now, in this strategic level position, it is vital you
have a good understanding of the organization you want to join as their COO. In your answer,
talk about their achievements, their track record and what specifically has attracted
you to them. Here's my suggested answer. “As you already know and appreciate, to be effective
as a Chief Operating Officer, you have to be in an organization that wants to strive
for nothing but the best, that wants to continually improve, and that is not afraid to embrace
change and innovation in a positive manner. During my research into your organization,
and having discussed your commercial integrity and performance with former work colleagues,
you clearly have an impressive track record and I very much want to be a part of your
future success story. The industry you are in faces lots of challenges in the future,
but at the same time I also see lots of great opportunities, too. With your already established
outstanding business foundations, along with my experience and my track record of achievement,
I believe we will be the perfect team and I feel strongly I will be able to contribute
significantly to your commercial and financial objectives.” That’s a brilliant answer.
The next question. How would you deal with disagreements with the company Chief Executive
Officer? Now this COO interview question assesses how you deal with conflict and whether you
can put the organization's needs and its future success above everything else. Here's the
perfect answer to this tough question. How would you deal with disagreements with the
company's CEO? “First and foremost, the long-term success of your organization would
always be at the forefront of my mind, so any disagreements would not be personal, and
I would always respect the CEOs decision as being final. Whilst I do have extensive experience
within operations, I also understand how important it is to work alongside the CEO and the other
members of the Senior Management Team to achieve our collective objectives. I would always
offer my opinion and my advice as a responsible and enthusiastic Chief Operating Officer,
but if the CEO did not agree with my vision or my method of operating, I would listen
to them and go forward with their decision with passion and commitment.” So, that is
a smart answer to that question. The next one. What are you looking for in your next
role? This is an extremely common Chief Operating Officer interview question. So, how ambitious
are you? Can you meet the demands of the COO role? Do you want the challenge that lies
ahead? Now, in your answer, show you are energetic, passionate, and that you are seeking a role
where you will be pushed and challenged continually. Here's my suggested answer. “I am looking
to work for a great organization that has ambitious plans for the future. I want to
work in an industry where I have lots of experience and where I can make a fast and immediate
impact. I am also looking to work for an organization that is open to change, that has an innovative
and creative approach to doing business, and that is not afraid to take calculated risks
that are in the best interests of the future success of the business. Although I have lots
of experience, I am still extremely ambitious and passionate about my work and I see your
organization, and this role in particular, as an exciting opportunity for me to embrace
positively.” That's another strong answer! So, the next thing to do is please make sure
you CLICK THAT LINK in the top right-hand corner of the video. Go through to my website,
PassMyInterview.com and take a look at the full set of 25 Chief Operating Officer interview
questions, the tips that I put on the page for you and you also have the option to DOWNLOAD
all 25 answers, brilliant answers, including the ones we've covered today in PDF format.
You can have them within your inbox within two minutes from now. Thank you very much
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you. Thank you so much for watching and for supporting my channel. And I wish you all
the best for passing your chief operating officer interview. Have a brilliant day.