Bristol-Myers Squibb Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 44
In your opinion, why is it important to develop great relationships with your coworkers?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Team cohesion is a vital part of the success at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and your interviewer is well aware of this fact. They need to know that the employee they hire is a great team player. With this question, they will try to gauge how you value and promote your relationships with your colleagues.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I value my relationships with my coworkers because we support each other and make each other laugh when the work environment becomes intense. I have a coworker that I eat lunch with every day. We've helped each other by simply listening to what's happening in each other's lives. It's nice to have colleagues who understand you on a personal level. If I'm fortunate enough to be offered a position here at Bristol-Myers Squibb, one of my first goals would be to grow and nurture relationships with my close colleagues."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"To accomplish anything in a job, you need your team members. I rely on my team members to get projects done. I often call them in when I need advice or to pick up the slack when I'm in a pinch. If you don't have a good rapport with your co-workers, it can limit your ability to be great at your job."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
This answer may seem obvious because enjoying your time with coworkers is sometimes the best part of the job! If you aren't a naturally social person, this question may seem more challenging to answer. Talk to the interviewer about how you develop relationships with coworkers when you start a new job. Think about what is important to you about these relationships. Talk about the motivation you give and get from your colleagues as you answer this question.
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"To accomplish anything in a job, you need your team members. Your team members are who you rely on to get a project done. You will often call them in when you need advice, or to help pick up the slack when you're in a pinch. If you don't have a good rapport with your co-workers, it can limit your ability to be great at your job."
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Great. Your answer is extremely clear. You may want to expand with an example of fostering good relationships to illustrate your skills.
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