“Give me an example of your using strategic thinking
at work.”
■“I worked on a manufacturing project, performing
technology programming and support. I developed data
models and procedures to convert a training
administration system to new software. I also administered
data security for the system.”
■“I worked on a cost reduction program that entailed
developing and implementing a long-range capital
improvement purchase plan. I came up with the idea to
subcontract and consolidate facilities while increasing
machine utilization by 30 percent. Through these cost-
saving measures we were able to stay within budgetary
restraints and still make a profit.”
■“We had a problem with one of our computer systems. The
first step I take when solving any problem is to do as much
research as possible to define the problem. In this
particular case it was a problem with the mainframe. I
consulted with the IT department and the systems
engineers to tap their resources to help to fix the problem.
Based on the research and recommendations of the
‘experts,’ I put together a plan to attack the problem and
then moved into action, and I was able to retrace the
breakdown. I kept in constant communication with the IT
department until we had the problem solved. We did this
with a minimum of downtime.”