How competitive are you?
Being a competitive person is a great thing if you are appropriately competitive in the workplace. Assure the interviewer that you have a great competitive edge when necessary but are still able to balance that competition in a healthy way.
"I think that on a scale of 1-10, I would rate myself as a 7 when it comes to being competitive. I love a great competition in the workplace when it comes to sales goals and breaking through last years' numbers. I am not competitive to the point that it would hurt my team or colleagues."
"I am competitive when it matters. I enjoy a good, healthy competition, in the form of sales contests or incentives. With that said, I don't identify as an overly competitive person who always needs to win. I enjoy watching others win, just as often."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I am competitive, but not in the traditional sense of the word. I am very competitive with myself, but not with others on my team. If I achieve certain results this year, I will try to do better next year. And this doesn't relate only to my work. It's my attitude to life, fitness, and anything else I devote myself to. I always try to become the best version of myself, and I enjoy the process.
Amanda's Feedback
Excellent! You've confirmed that you're competitive in a healthy way that encourages you to strive for excellence. Consider giving this answer more impact by sharing a specific example of a time when your competitive spirit enabled you to achieve a stretch goal either professionally or personally.
