I would like to move into a management role sooner or later. What should I bear in mind when answering the question, ‘Do you see yourself as an employee or a manager?’

This is where diplomacy comes into play – especially if you have ambitious career goals. The focus of the interview is, after all, on the requirements of the role you are applying for. It is best to demonstrate your ability to work in a team using specific examples and to mention that you believe you have what it takes to lead a team and, consequently, possess leadership qualities in the long term.