Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.
"All of the colleagues I have worked with have shared a very respectful relationship with me. We have similar goals, and we exchange knowledge to accomplish those things to the best we can. Each of us has a part in the company's success, and we utilize communication to make it happen."
"I get along with just about everyone with whom I work. I respect other people's knowledge, experience, and opinion, even if I don't agree. I think that is why I can work with nearly anyone."
"I have had better relationships in the past, but we did the best that we could. Our communication styles were all very different which made it challenging at times. And, as you know, in sales things can become very competitive! Of course, the competition was friendly most of the time."
"As a teacher, it's incredibly important to get along well with your fellow faculty. In my current role, we go to great lengths to support each other in the workplace. I have worked in environments where this is not the case, and those have been incredibly challenging."
"Our team is amazing! We support each other when customers are a bit cranky, we help each other reach the store's targets and goals, and we help to cover when someone needs a day off."
"Our leadership team is collaborative, and we work well towards our common goal. If we have a difference of opinion, we will talk it out in our management meetings."
The interviewer would like to know more about your relationship with your colleagues. Remain positive, even if the experience wasn't. Avoid talking about any previous drama and do not speak poorly of your colleagues.
"I get along well with most personalities. My colleagues were great team players, and we would often meet up after work for drinks or team activities."
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I worked with a great team of co-workers. We supported each other and always helped each other when coverage was low, so customers' needs were taken care of.
Kevin's Feedback
This sounds like a harmonious work environment! Try digging in a bit further on what you did to ensure that this pattern or support continued.
I worked with a great team of co-workers. Part of what made us a great team was our spirit of collaboration, our rapport, and our camaraderie. We supported each other and always helped each other when coverage was low, so customers’ needs were taken care of. We always touched base with each other, maintaining transparency with our individual progress so that we could mentor or assist in any way possible. Everybody had each other’s back. I consider that the ideal team environment.
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