Many employers look for natural leaders or candidates they see leadership potential in. They often ask questions to gauge a candidate’s leadership skills during an interview. A common question for interviewers to ask is “Are you a leader or a follower?” In this article, we discuss how to answer this question and provide examples of sample answers and tips for how to answer.
Why employers ask questions about leadership
Employers choose questions to learn more about how you and your qualifications align with the job requirements. They often ask leadership questions to determine how well you fit the requirements of a role and how you will work with the rest of their team. Employers may ask leadership-related questions for any type of job to evaluate your ability to be a leader at any level.Many employers look for a candidate who can lead a team just as well as they can follow directions from others. They often want candidates who are flexible, adaptable and willing to take on different roles based on the specific needs of the company or project. It’s important to show you have balanced experience with being a leader and a follower.Related: 7 Common Leadership Interview Questions and How To Answer Them
