Manager in Training
Posted Jul 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you developed someone or helped a team perform better.
What they are checking: Whether they have early instincts for team development and performance management, a core skill in the program.
Tell me about a time you had to learn a lot quickly while still being expected to perform.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle a rigorous nine-week program that mixes virtual learning with on-site work.
Tell me about feedback you received that changed how you work.
What they are checking: Whether they welcome real-time feedback and mentorship, which the program is built on.
Why facilities management, and why SBM?
What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for this path, which predicts whether they complete training and stay.
What would you do
The MIT program requires you to relocate after training. Where are you open to going, and what would make a move hard?
What they are checking: Whether their relocation commitment is real, since the program is built around placing graduates where needed.
How would you build a relationship with a client contact who is frustrated with the service at their site?
What they are checking: Whether they can listen, take ownership and follow through, which drives client retention.
You will manage frontline workers, some of whom may speak mostly Spanish. How would you make sure everyone understands safety instructions?
What they are checking: Whether they think about clear communication across languages, which the posting notes as a plus.
A supervisor on your team is well liked but their area keeps failing inspections. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can address performance directly while keeping a good working relationship.
About the work
What does a strong safety program at a facilities site look like to you?
What they are checking: Whether they think about training, inspections, reporting and accountability rather than just posters and rules.
How would you read a site budget and spot where costs are running high?
What they are checking: Whether they can think about labor hours, supplies and overtime as the main levers in facilities costs.
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