How would you describe the personality that you would bring to our team?
The people of UnitedHealth Group are dedicated to their mission of helping drive affordability, accessibility, and quality of care for millions of people. The culture promotes career growth, exceptional performance, personal empowerment, and recognition of contributions. Because their openings can be competitive, the organization will ensure the person they hire will be able to handle all technical aspects of the job. The decision on who to hire can often come down to who is the best fit for the team and culture, so your interviewer wants to hear you describe your personality to gauge this fit. As you paint an honest picture of your personality, make sure to tie it to your ability to live UHG's core values and mission.
"If I'm fortunate enough to the join at UnitedHealth Group, you'll quickly find that I'm an empathetic and caring person at heart. This drove my career into the healthcare business. I'm also very motivated and driven in my work, as noted through my advancement in my career to this point. This role just seems like such a great next step for and I'm confident that I would come aboard this team, get acclimated well and be the ultimate team play here for years to come."
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Anonymous Answer
I am very easy going, somewhat low key, but extremely professional. I am very approachable and try to be positive all the time.
Rachelle's Feedback
Nice descriptors! If you can, try also tying in how these impressive personality traits will fit in well with the culture and goals of UnitedHealth Group.
Anonymous Answer
I am a compassionate and genial person open to making healthy relationships with people. I am analytical by nature and would think through different angles before coming to a decision about a problem. If I were to describe myself with adjectives I would say I am analytical, innovative, compassionate, and curious.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very well said! I get the feeling that you know yourself very well and that you put a good amount of effort into self-reflection. At the end of your answer, it would be great to connect your personality and how it will be a fit for UnitedHealth Group.
Anonymous Answer
I am an easy-going and positive person which makes me very approachable and easy to get along with.
Cindy's Feedback
Nice! Can you show the interviewer the impact of your positivity on a specific situation? What was the result? Were you able to improve teamwork because of it?
Anonymous Answer
I am approachable, a team player, compassionate, and don't shy away from learning new things.
Marcie's Feedback
These are all great personality traits! If you can, consider providing an example or two that show instances when you were approachable, collaborative, compassionate, and open to learning new things. Also, try to connect these qualities to the role and what the interviewer is seeking.
Anonymous Answer
I would describe my personality as an understanding, compassionate, easy-going, empathetic, funny, and friendly team player.
Amanda's Feedback
Good! You've used impactful language to describe your personality. Now, take it a step further by sharing how each of those descriptors applies to you in a workplace setting. Tell the interviewer what it looks like for you to be understanding, compassionate, easy-going, empathetic, funny, and friendly at work to provide a clearer picture of how you would fit into the team.
Anonymous Answer
I have a friendly, cheerful, fun-loving spirit. I try to build the people around me up. I always speak to strangers and give them a warm smile.
Marcie's Feedback
That's wonderful! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you are a friendly and optimistic person. Can you build out your answer even more by discussing how your optimistic and personable nature is beneficial within a professional team environment? How do these traits help you to succeed professionally? Doing so will provide more depth to your answer.
Anonymous Answer
I'm genuinely easy-going, and always strive for excellence in all I do on the job or in life. I am always positive, and a great team player who knows when to lead and follow. I pay special attention to establish trust and build strong relationship in the professional setting, willing and open to new ideas to improve on efficiency and productivity.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you are easygoing, someone who strives for excellence (motivated/driven), positive, a team player, versatile, willing, and open to new ideas, in addition to being someone who builds strong and trusting relationships. These are all wonderful and desirable qualities! How will the interviewer know this is all true, though? Maybe you can mention that your colleagues or manager would describe you... and then list these qualities. Or you could add an example or two that shows how you embody these traits. Try to back up your assertions with proof. Great job!
Anonymous Answer
I have a professional demeanor and am a positive approachable person. This has served me well over the years, and I have built strong cross-functional relationships that have fostered openness which has served the businesses I have worked for very well in being able to work on solutions as a team.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It's great that you're professional, positive, and approachable, in addition to being someone who builds relationships. Are there any other qualities you possess that are connected to this role? If so, don't hesitate to mention them too. End your response by stating that you're excited to bring everything you have to offer to this position and company. Great job!
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