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Question 15 of 25 for our Social Studies Teacher Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 25

What types of personalities do you work with best?

Think about the work environment you thrive in. What do you need to be successful? People who motivate you and encourage you to be the best version of yourself always makes a difference in the workplace.

Give an example from your experience of people you either currently work with or have worked with in the past that help you stay motivated and keep going, even during stressful times.

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  • 15. What types of personalities do you work with best?

      How to Answer

      Think about the work environment you thrive in. What do you need to be successful? People who motivate you and encourage you to be the best version of yourself always makes a difference in the workplace.

      Give an example from your experience of people you either currently work with or have worked with in the past that help you stay motivated and keep going, even during stressful times.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level

      "I work best with people who are positive, driven, and committed to making every day their best day. I am a very positive person and work best with those who see the brighter side of things, most of the time. Would you say this is the type of work environment here?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Although I am excited about this new opportunity, I am sad to leave my current job because I work with such a tight group. My coworkers and I encourage and motivate each other, and we all have a strong work ethic and strive to keep the environment positive and upbeat."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced

      "I understand that your work environment is very collaborative. I come from a similar environment and found that I could be very productive when there was the "buzz" of a motivated team around me. I can also be productive in quieter environments although that isn't my preference."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I work best with people who are positive, motivated, and productive. I enjoy collaborating with people who have a lot of positivity and who prefer to brainstorm on solutions rather than delve into problems."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      You do a good job of highlighting the types of personalities that you work best with. To strengthen your response, I suggest adding a closing sentence or two that leaves your interviewer feeling confident that you will be able to work well with ALL personality types and working styles, not just the ones that resonate with you the most. For example, "While there are certain personality traits that I tend to work best with, I am confident in my ability to work with all types of different individuals, and I recognize that everyone brings different strengths to the workspace."