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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
The interviewer wants to hear in which situation you are happiest and most productive. Talk to the interviewer about your preference for teamwork or working individually. Be sure to avoid pigeonholing yourself into one particular scenario (i.e., I only like to work alone). You may work well without needing much management or direction, or perhaps you are better driven in a collaborative and team-led environment. Either way, be honest with the interviewer about your preferences without leaning negatively, either way.

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Whether I am doing an independent project, or working in a team environment, I always give my best. I enjoy the camaraderie of working in a team, but I can be successful working autonomously as well."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Since the interviewer mentioned this position requires a team approach, you should lean more toward a team-based approach. But, you should still assure the interviewer that you can thrive in any situation.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I can work in either environment very well, but I prefer working as part of a team. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal, utilizing the strengths of each team member. I believe the team approach to healthcare provides better patient care and better outcomes."

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