How to Answer: How would you ultimately describe your work style?
12. How would you ultimately describe your work style?
How to Answer
This question is not referring to your personality or character, but more towards your methodology when it comes to getting your work done. Talk to the interviewer about your day-to-day approach to projects, communicating with coworkers, or collaborating with clients.
Your work style might be:
- Collaborative
- Well-Planned
- Speedy
- Flexible or Adaptive
- Independent
- Company-focused
- Team-based
Answer Example
"I would describe my work style as highly team-based. I keep in mind that my pace, quality of work, and the outcome will always affect multiple people on my team. If I am unsure of the path to take on a project, I will consult with my team to ensure that my ideas align well with theirs."
Admin
"I have a well-planned and highly mapped out working style. Before I leave work for the day, I ensure that my following day is good to go! I like to come to work in the morning feeling organized, and in control. Being an administrative assistant, this level of preparedness is always welcome by my employer."
Manager
"You could describe my work style as highly collaborative. It's cheesy, but I do believe that there is no "I" in "team" and I lead my department with that mantra in mind. Everyone's roles matter and so I make decisions based on the good of the group, and never with only myself in mind."
Marketing
"I describe my work style as speedy! My marketing director calls me "Speedy Gonzales" because I am the fastest content writer in all of Denver! Jokes aside, I deliver quick work and am always accurate."
Retail
"I have an adaptive work style that changes based on the customers that I am serving at the time. I like to work with my customers' personalities and needs. If they are the no-nonsense, busy corporate type, then I speed up my work. If they are elderly and need more time, I slow down to explain everything they need to make a decision."
Sales
"My work style is best described as independent. Once I understand the goal in mind, I am ready to take on all aspects of the project on my own. I take feedback well, of course. I am great with using the resources given to me to make deals happen."
Teacher
"I am very focused on the overall picture when I am working. As an educator, I try not to become hung up on the tiny details, but rather the blanket success of a lesson plan, a student's general improvement, or the big picture result."
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