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Question 3 of 25 for our Olive Garden Mock Interview

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Question 3 of 25

If you had a co-worker call in sick and you were asked to take over their project requiring overtime from you, how would you react? Where do you draw the line when it comes to being a team player?

"I will always choose to be a team player. If I had a co-worker call in sick, I would take over what I was capable. The only time I would draw the line would be if I felt I was being taken advantage of. For example, if they were purposefully being inefficient and expecting me to pick up the slack. For the sake of the company, I am always willing to go above and beyond what is expected of me."

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How to Answer: If you had a co-worker call in sick and you were asked to take over their project requiring overtime from you, how would you react? Where do you draw the line when it comes to being a team player?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Olive Garden job interview.

  • 3. If you had a co-worker call in sick and you were asked to take over their project requiring overtime from you, how would you react? Where do you draw the line when it comes to being a team player?

      How to Answer

      Show your confidence to your interviewer by explaining your willingness to be part of the team and not being afraid to pick up the slack when needed, but make sure you don't allow someone to take advantage of you.

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      1st Answer Example

      "I will always choose to be a team player. If I had a co-worker call in sick, I would take over what I was capable. The only time I would draw the line would be if I felt I was being taken advantage of. For example, if they were purposefully being inefficient and expecting me to pick up the slack. For the sake of the company, I am always willing to go above and beyond what is expected of me."

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      2nd Answer Example

      "When it comes to being a team player, I draw the line when my co-workers are uncooperative or taking advantage of my kindness. I am always happy to help but will not be walked on."

      Written by Jordan Henry

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am a huge team player. I would most definitely take the role of what is needed to be done to achieve our results. The only time I would draw the line would be is when I feel like I am taking advantage "” for example, seeing them slacking off or showing no motivation."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Very well said! You show the interviewer that you can happily jump in when needed, but that you also hold your team/coworkers accountable.

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