Department of Treasury Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 30
Would you rather work alone or with others?
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This is another common behavioral question aimed at determining where you fall on the scale of being a team collaborator or an innovator. For some, an analytical approach is more of a singular task, whereas an interpersonal is more collaborative and team-oriented. Most people fall somewhere in the middle between an extrovert and an introvert. Both bring value. There is no wrong or right answer.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Exhibit your ability to be productive in any environment. Focus your answer on what it takes for you to perform at your best without focusing on how difficult it may be to maintain your focus in other environments. Discuss your ideal environment with the interviewer with realistic expectations. Be sure to research this position's type of environment before the interview.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"We all have days, depending on our needs, where we're more focused on team collaboration and the social elements it offers, and other times where a singular focus is required for the task on hand. But putting the needs of the work involved aside, I'd definitely say I am both interpersonal and analytical. I'd say I'm between being an introvert and an extrovert, and capable of switching gears, depending on the demands of the job at hand. I believe in balance."
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