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Question 28 of 35 for our Microsoft Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 35

What role do you feel comfortable taking in a team-based environment?

In asking this question, your interviewer truly wants to understand the role that you naturally take on in a team-based environment. If you tend to take the lead, you can certainly let that interviewer know that. Just be sure to avoid sounding overbearing. If you usually like to generate new ideas and allow someone else to execute them, share your creative side but express that you prefer for others to take the lead. However you answer this question, be sure to speak with conviction and don't hesitate to use examples of roles you've taken on in team-based environments in the past.

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  • 28. What role do you feel comfortable taking in a team-based environment?

      How to Answer

      In asking this question, your interviewer truly wants to understand the role that you naturally take on in a team-based environment. If you tend to take the lead, you can certainly let that interviewer know that. Just be sure to avoid sounding overbearing. If you usually like to generate new ideas and allow someone else to execute them, share your creative side but express that you prefer for others to take the lead. However you answer this question, be sure to speak with conviction and don't hesitate to use examples of roles you've taken on in team-based environments in the past.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "I am usually the ideas person in a team-based environment. In my current position, I am not the most persuasive, but I am highly creative. This skill means that I am great at creating a plan of action but am most comfortable passing the final client-facing tasks to our more extroverted team members. I also pride myself on being the voice of reason in a team environment and I never hesitate to use my pacifying skills when conflicts and emotions run high."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "I really thrive in taking on the leader and mentoring roles in a team environment and I ensure that I never force my leadership on anybody. In my current role, I am one of the most experienced professionals on my team. This often leads to others looking to me for insight and I love providing guidance to my colleagues. I embrace the fact that I can help my team members learn from my experiences and knowledge."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

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      Anonymous Answer

      "Usually, I take on a leadership role in team projects, but not in the most traditional sense. I like to go into a team by offering my ideas while asking loads of questions to encourage my team members to think and offer their thoughts. This way, I try to push my team toward brainstorming collectively to determine our project's direction."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It seems as though you are highly collaborative and a leader who wants to know and utilize the strengths of each individual "” a very nice response.
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