How do you build relationships in the workplace?
"I build relationships in the workplace by establishing trust with my coworkers and clients. I am accountable for my work, and I keep my commitments regularly. I also take the time to get to know people personally. I have found that taking someone to lunch or asking about their family and interests can go a long way. I feel this approach will serve me well here if selected for the program."
Relationship building is a crucial business skill regardless of your role. Your Kellogg MBA alumni interviewer is interested to know more about how you approach this necessary aspect of your work. They also know that building relationships with your classmates and professors will be critical to your ability to be successful at Kellogg. Show them you have the skills to establish rapport in both settings.
Include a mix of performance-based and soft-skill approaches within your response. Relationship building is about keeping your word, delivering your work, and connecting with others. Your answer should convince your interviewer you take a comprehensive approach that works well professionally and in an educational setting.
