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How would a coworker or a close friend describe you?

You may be carefree and fun-loving with your friends on the weekends, but at work, you are focused and professional. The interviewer is interested in your personality and how you will fit with the team.

As you prepare for this question, picture a few scenarios that have occurred in your current or previous position. Maybe you are encouraging and motivating to your coworkers when they are having a bad day. If you have proven yourself reliable and someone that people can depend on, be sure to mention that! Think about some of the qualities you enjoy in a coworker and share how you think you embody some of those qualities.

Here is a list of descriptive words for you to lean on:

- Ambitious
- Capable
- Eager
- Generous
- Intelligent
- Keen
- Mature
- Outgoing
- Quick-learner
- Self-assured
- Willing

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How to Answer: How would a coworker or a close friend describe you?

  • 8. How would a coworker or a close friend describe you?

      How to Answer

      You may be carefree and fun-loving with your friends on the weekends, but at work, you are focused and professional. The interviewer is interested in your personality and how you will fit with the team.

      As you prepare for this question, picture a few scenarios that have occurred in your current or previous position. Maybe you are encouraging and motivating to your coworkers when they are having a bad day. If you have proven yourself reliable and someone that people can depend on, be sure to mention that! Think about some of the qualities you enjoy in a coworker and share how you think you embody some of those qualities.

      Here is a list of descriptive words for you to lean on:

      - Ambitious
      - Capable
      - Eager
      - Generous
      - Intelligent
      - Keen
      - Mature
      - Outgoing
      - Quick-learner
      - Self-assured
      - Willing

      Admin

      "I believe my coworkers would describe me as dedicated, trustworthy and kind. When you call my references, I strongly believe that they will say the same things about me. I am a proud employee and promise to be a great first impression for your company."

      Manager

      "I am mature beyond my years, which is a trait of which my coworkers and current supervisor often comment. I can see all sides of a story, and the wisdom to avoid jumping into a situation without gathering all of the required information first."

      Marketing

      "I have made some solid friendships through my time in University, and I believe that my fellow marketing students and friends would describe me as inventive, productive, and inspired. I also take risks in my projects, but I make sure that they are well-researched and calculated risks."

      Retail

      "My best friend laughs at me often, because I am 'old-fashioned polite,' as she calls it. She thinks I came from an entirely different generation. I was raised to refer to my elders as Mr. and Mrs, and to always make eye contact, say thank you, and hold the door for strangers. I would also describe myself as thoughtful, and eager to help. I see all of these qualities as excellent characteristics to have when working in a customer-service oriented job."

      Sales

      "My current coworkers often comment on my level of confidence, and willingness to jump into a learning situation. I believe they would say that I am keen, a quick learner, and confident. I believe these to be excellent qualities for a sales professional to have."

      Teacher

      "My friends know that I am outgoing, and always willing to speak to a crowd of people. While earning my degree, most students would dread oral presentations, but I would thrive on those types of assignments. I am also a creative problem-solver and willing to put in the extra effort needed to help someone succeed."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe my coworkers would describe me as inquisitive, trustworthy, and Intelligent. When you call my references, I strongly believe that they will say the same things about me. In my most recent job, work in a chemistry base industry in which I literally have 0 chemistry background, there are inevitable times that I am confused about what they are talking about, like GCGC metabolize, PCA, and so on, but I always let them know that I am confused about the concept and kindly ask them to give me a brief explanation, so I can keep track of the conversation. and do more research after. Since I am always willing to learn and learn really fast, it is never a problem for me to work on a chemistry project even though I have 0 chemistry background. I have to thank all my coworker's patience and kindness. "

      Marcie's Feedback

      It's great that your coworkers would describe you as inquisitive, trustworthy, and intelligent. The interviewer will appreciate that your references will likely say the same about you. It's also good that you want to support your assertions with an example but be careful about talking about being confused. You want to avoid giving this impression of yourself. Can you possibly think of another example you can cite here that shows you're smart, curious, or trustworthy but doesn't give the impression you're easily confused? Good job!

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