In an organization of our size, partnership and collaboration are key to putting our best foot forward in the marketplace. Talk about a unique partnership you've created during your career. How did it benefit your job or organization?
As you research Philips Healthcare before your interview, you'll quickly realize that they go the extra mile to collaborate with healthcare providers to innovate and transform how care is delivered. Listening and working together to create solutions is at the core of their business, and Philips Healthcare wants all staff to bring a collaborative approach to their work.
"Managing supply chain operations successfully depends on great relationships. A few years ago, I attended an electrical supplier conference in Texas and started what would be a great partnership with a wiring supplier for a new product we were launching the following year. The relationship started with a friendly conversation at a reception for the suppliers. We talked about the company I represented and the new product line. I was frank about our technical and pricing needs. After more discussion on what they could do for us, I invited the vendor to our manufacturing facility to meet our design and engineering team. We planned for a month down the road. During that meeting, I was the final person to meet with the team from the vendor, and we ended up signing a contract with them. They remain a top supplier for us with excellent pricing, delivery, and service."
"In my current role as the Administrative Assistant for our clinical administration staff, part of my duties include scheduling interviews for open positions they are hiring for. Over the years, I've built a great rapport and trust with our food services staff and the kitchen manager. By being organized and detailed in my communication with her, our interview lunches have gone well with both our staff and the candidates we were interviewing. The trusting relationship I built has also benefited me and my group of leaders several times when last-minute requests were handled with ease."
In your answer, talk about a partnership you developed with a colleague or customer that was out of the norm for your job, and then explain how this relationship led to the success of a project or a sale. If possible, try to focus on your ability to listen to and learn from the person you collaborated with and then use that information to produce a great result.
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Anonymous Answer
During my senior design project, we have had to do a lot of microprocessor work that I wasn't prepared for by my undergraduate courses. So, my team and I created a partnership with a computer engineering professor who we had never met in order to learn a bit more about our materials and processes to complete our project. This relationship has really helped our project to progress, and has also allowed us to learn more about computer engineering.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very good! This example shows that you can work with a team to problem solve and create meaningful connections with those who can help you succeed. To further bring your story to life, I recommend including details around your participation in initiating this relationship with the professor.
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