PROUDLY PRESENTS

Ron Morissette
Resident of The United States and 3-DNET® VIP member
Email contact : ronmorissette@exec.org

      

VIDEO INTRODUCTION®

  

 

INTERVIEW WITH 3-DNET®

Listen to sample sound "bites" from the interview:  

Question 1 : Tell me about yourself

I was born in Massachusetts and relocated to Colorado in 1997. When I started my career I was a mechanical draftsman and then went on to manage drafting, PC design and simulation groups, which also included mechanical engineering. After about ten years I went into software development, developing and archiving system, which held all designs and the environments they were creating in. This lead me into managing a variety of software efforts and a variety of software groups, software development, IT, IS, integration and testing. My main initiatives were start up groups, improving system integration and process flow/improvements in engineering and manufacturing.

I am also very skilled in home repair, remodeling, custom cabinets furniture, decks including electric and plumbing. Presently I am building my own hot rod from scratch which includes all sheet metal and welding work, wiring, setting up the whole car, engine, rear-end, installing glass and the interior.

Question:  "Tell me about yourself....?"  

Question 2 : What can you offer to your next employer ?

I get the job done. I manage projects and people to exceed expectation and deliver on time within budget. I have a wide variety of skills and knowledge in software, hardware, CAD/CAM, integration and process flows.

Question:  "What can you offer....?"  

Question 3 : What are your strengths ?

I bring out the best in everyone in my management team. Whether it’s Software or Hardware development, Support or just managing projects to conclusion. Years of experience and a vast knowledge in many areas.

Question:  "What are your strengths?"  

Question 4 : What are your accomplishments ?

Regarding work, I have managed budgets of over a million. Saved Digital Equipment a million a year in FCOs with the development of an archiving system. Improved a number of manufacturing systems to improve work-flow and tracking, including development of a storage system to store all test data and scripts. Contracted to MapQuest, deliver a project that enhance customer updates and satisfaction which improved the overall customer satisfaction and saved MapQuest a large amount of money each year from automation.

I have coached a number of people to grow and attain their goals. My project management skills lend well with system integration work, improving data flow, developing and implementing process changes, new tools and systems to increase productivity.

Question:  "What are your accomplishments?"  

Question 5 : What are your limitations ?

I found that over the years of experience that you need a team to accomplish your goals. That you cannot succeed by yourself. That each person has something to contribute and are expert in their area. Example; would be technically as a manager I’m fine but as a software expert I leave it to the experts.

Question:  "What are your limitations ?"  

Question 6 : How much are you worth ?

This depends on the responsibility and expectations of the job. Where the position might be and the level at which you would work.

Question:  "How much are you worth ?"  

Question 7 : What are your ambitions for the future ?

To work for a company that values their employees. That would work with you to accomplish your goals and the company’s goals. To deliver projects, coach people to reach their goals and enjoy life.

Question:  "What are your ambitions for the future ?"  

Question 8 : How long would it take you start contributing to the firm? 

Depending on the task at hand. If were talking managing people and project usually, within 2-3 months, some of these immediately. If were talking inputting to projects, like enhancements, were talking 6-12 months.

Question:  "How long would it take ... ?"  

Question 9: What is your management style?

I manage people as adults, treat them as such and expect they will deliver as expected. I manage projects to budget and schedule. I do not Micro Manage people.

Question:  "What is your management style .... ?"  

Question 10: Why do you think you have a good potential to be a manager?

I have managed people and projects for the last thirty years and have been successful. It doesn’t matter what I manage I get the job done.

Question:  "Why do you think you..... ?"  

Question 11: What would you look for in hiring people?

I deliver teams that produce. I look for good people that are genuine nice people. The technical stuff can be taught but not the personal.

Question:  "What would you look for hiring .... ?"  

Question 12: As a manager, have you ever had to fire someone?

Yes, 4 over thirty years period.

Question:  "As a manager, have you ever..... ?"  

Question 13: What do you see as the most difficult task of being a manager?

Dealing with people personalities.

Question:  "What do you see as...... ?"  

Question 14: Describe what you feel is the best work environment?

Team environment where they know their manager is there for them and will be honest to them, sharing information.

Question:  "Describe what you feel..... ?"  

Question 15: Looking back how do you describe your past employer?

Rational Software was fun and enjoyable. Had its challenges. Setting up a new group/center to provide support for the ClearCase product.

Question:  "Looking back how do you ..... ?"  

Question 16: What have you done to increase productivity, performance, efficiency, etc..?

Work with the team to improve their work environment creating a challenging place to work and have fun. Implemented appropriate training, improved and changed processes where needed, implemented software tools and/or changes to them.

Question:  "What have you done to .... ?"  

Question 17: Whether you are a "computer wizard", how do you respond to the financial side of your responsibilities?

Manage to budget, adjust as needed to changes. Work with accounting impacts and deliver financial statements as needed.

Question:  "Whether you are a "computer wizard".... ?"  

Question 18: How many people have you supervised in your recent job?

Past position only had 15 direct reports but in previous positions I had 5 direct reports managers with indirect employees under these managers totaling 75 people and 3 indirect managers reporting to on their projects/teams. .

Question:  "How many people have you .... ?"  

Question 19: What do you like more, working with figures or words?

Figures with graphics provide me with the most satisfaction.

Question:  "What do you like more ..... ?"  

Question 20: How do you think that your subordinates receive you?

Once they get to know me they will know they can trust me and will come to me with any situation they need to discuss. They understand that working together is very important to be able to succeed and that were all in it together.

Question:  "How do you think .... ?"  

Question 21: What do you think of your previous boss?

Not much, he like to Micro Manage people, only believed in metrics and had a very poor communication style with many mood swings. The manager prior to this person was the opposite. He valued his people, treated them as professionals, created a team environment and had an excellent communication style.

Question:  "What do you think .... ?"  

Question 22: Describe a situation in which your work was criticized?

Previous boss wanted me to Micro manage all my people. His management style was totally different than mine. Constructive criticism is good and welcomed.

Question:  "Describe a situation .... ?"  

Question 23: If I spoke with your boss what he would say about your greatest strength and weaknesses?

Outstanding at managing projects but wouldn’t micro manage his people. That I value my people, support them and get the job done.

Question:  "If I spoke with your boss.... ?"  

Question 24: How can you handle life under pressure and with tough deadlines?

Make sure deadlines are realistic and a matching budget. Get the team to buy in on delivery. Monitor progress and make adjustment as needed to deliver.

Question:  "How can you handle .... ?"  

Question 25: What do you think you do better: staff work or line work?

If I understand the question it would be staff work but mainly I would create my own agenda for what is needed and proceed on these actions.

Question:  "What do you think.... ?"  

Question 26: In your current position, what problem have you identified that was previously overlooked?

Nothing I can thing of.

Question:  "In your current position .... ?"  

Question 27: If you had a choice of job and a company what would you choose?

Maybe a start up company where my years of experience would be value. Where I could make a difference in developing people and enhancing the company process and procedures in their day-to-day business.

Question:  "If you had a choice of job.... ?"  

Question 28:Do you have any objection to take a psychological test?

No

Question:  "Do you have any objection.... ?"  

Question 29: Do you consider yourself as a creative person?

I’m considered as a visionary type person. Like I said earlier, I build a hot rod from scratch and I do mean scratch. If you saw pictures you would know what I mean. I can look at something like a process or project, identify the problems, work out a plan to resolve these and implement appropriate changes.

Question:  "Do you consider yourself.... ?"  

Question 30: How do you describe your personality?

I’m a people person. Outgoing in situations but especially after I get to know someone more so.

Question:  "How do you describe.... ?"  

Question 31: What is your outside reading you do?

I read the newspaper every week.

Question:  "What is your outside.... ?"  

Question 32: What are some of your outside activities?

Hot rods (building one almost complete, Motorcycle, I have been riding this one for 20 years. Golf, fly-fishing. Helping people with their home projects and teaching them how to use appropriate tools, with safety. Teaching the proper way to build and complete their projects.

Question:  "What are some of.... ?"  

Question 33: Are you continuing your education?

The last time I went to school in 1995, Boston University, LAN/Novell CNE and Client server development. Masters certificate.

Question:  "Are you continuing your.... ?"  

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