The interviewers want to know your approach when coming into a new work environment and how you'll fit in with the team. Even if you were the top performer at your last job, you still have something to prove when you start working with a new team. It takes time to establish new co-working relationships and even more time to show you have what it takes. When hired for a new job, it's natural to want to prove yourself. But how you approach this delicate entry is what the interviewer is trying to gauge. How anyone approaches building relationships while proving a strong work ethic at the same time is a tricky balancing act.

Familiarize yourself with the 30/60/90 rule: The first month of a new hire's 90-day probation period should focus on familiarizing themselves with the team, company, products/services, clients, etc. Month two should be spent studying current processes and procedures, and identifying strengths and weaknesses. In the last month, that hire should be well-grounded in the role and capable of identifying growth opportunities. Past the 90-day mark is considered an acceptable time to implement innovation.