How to Answer: Tell me about a time when you had to assist a coworker.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Accounts Payable Clerk job interview.
1. Tell me about a time when you had to assist a coworker.
How to Answer
The best way to answer this question is by telling the interviewer a story. You should start with explaining the overall situation: tell them about the project/task, what your coworker's responsibilities were, what they were having trouble with/needed assistance with, how you helped them (specifically) and the result/outcome of your collaborative work. It is important to show the interviewer that your assistance contributed to the success and/or completion of the task/project.
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"Some of our team members are not familiar with some of the markets or balance sheet confirmations. From time to time when they receive such requests, I will help them understand them. With my help, they are able to respond to queries on time and get positive feedback from their clients."
Cindy's Feedback
This is a good example. To help expand, you may want to make your answer in the STAR format. Talk about a situation when one of your team was unfamiliar with a market. What was your task in this situation? What did you help him or her with? What action did you take and what was the end result? This kind of detail helps the interviewer envision your teamwork clearly.