"When I graduated from my Master's program, I took a job in a fast-paced lab. It was a bit of a rude awakening for me coming out of college into the workforce, particularly in working with some very focused and dedicated individuals who were willing to do anything to succeed. One particular teammate of mine was very hard on me, demanding better work even when I was providing great results. Their communication style was demanding and this caught me way off guard. Rather than cowering, I continued to ask more questions of this colleague and maintain a positive mindset. Over time, we had a great working relationship. From what I've heard from you today, I'd be joining a very similar passionate and dedicated team and I now have the wherewithal to speak my mind and chip in to the biggest developments we will be working on together."
