Chief Engineer

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES</strong> <strong>AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. - </strong>No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><strong> </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><strong>WORLD OF REWARDS</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Competitive salary up to £42k DOE + bonus</strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Free and healthy</strong> <strong>meals</strong> when on duty</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Grow your Career Personal Development</strong> programmes designed to support you at every step of your career</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>A chance to make a difference</strong> through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (<a href="https://cr.hilton.com/">https://cr.hilton.com</a>)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Team Member Travel Program:</strong> discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Team Member Referral Program</strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>High street discounts: </strong>with Perks at Work</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Holiday:</strong> 28 days<strong> </strong>including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Discounted dental and health cover</strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Guest Experience Day </strong>after successfully passing probation</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><strong>Modern and inclusive </strong>Team Member’s area</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">A Chief Engineer will manage the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br><br><strong>What will I be doing?</strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Perform daily checks around the hotel</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses      </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span>Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><strong>Essential requirements for the role</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Able to demonstrate good mechanical technical knowledge and experience</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Able to demonstrate good Engineering compliance knowledge and experience</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and past experience in leading a team</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Experience in budget control / Capex P&L for your department</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p style="font-family: Arial;"><b>What are we looking for?</b><br><br></p> <p>A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. </p> <ul></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Essential requirements for the role <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Able to demonstrate good mechanical technical knowledge and experience<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Able to demonstrate good Engineering compliance knowledge and experience <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and past experience in leading a team<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Experience in budget control / Capex P&L for your department <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p style="font-family: Arial;"><br><br><br><br></p>

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...