How would you define teamwork?
"There is no I in TEAM, right? Teamwork is the successful collaboration to achieve a group's goals. Whether via small incremental achievements or large ones, it's about how well everyone works together, supports each other, and overcomes their differences to achieve a common goal."
"I identify with PNC's statement on their core value of teamwork. We work together to achieve our goals and celebrate our successes. That is very similar to my philosophy. In the past, I've defined success as everyone on the team feeling good about their contributions and the success of the team as a whole. When everyone shares that sense of achievement and camaraderie and looks forward to working together the next day, that's not only teamwork, that's success."
This question tests how important teamwork is to you and whether your sentiment towards teamwork aligns with theirs. Teamwork is one of PNC's values: "Teamwork - We work together to achieve our goals and celebrate our successes." So before your interview, define what teamwork means to you, and be prepared to share your philosophy succinctly.
Showing your personality can go a long way when answering this question. This will convey your interpersonal skills and demonstrate that you will quickly adapt to their teams when onboarding and building new professional relationships. Remember, when talking to the algorithm, imagine you are speaking to a real person. Try to come across as relaxed as possible, speaking in a level yet enthusiastic tone. Maintain eye contact, and smile softly. Confidence, poise, and natural friendliness are the demeanors you want to strike.
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 would define teamwork with everyone you are working with always having your back, learning from one another, and creating a positive atmosphere for the betterment of the organization itself.
Jaymie's Feedback
These are all important aspects of teamwork. You can take your response a step further by reassuring the interviewer that you go above and beyond to promote teamwork in the workplace.
