How well do you work in a cross-departmental environment?

"I have worked many years in situations like this, collaborating with everyone from summer interns to the c-suite. I love collaborating with people from all walks of life and levels of experience. In my current role, I cross over most often with the human resources department, especially on matters of terminations, onboarding and benefits claims."

Working in a cross-departmental environment is one where teams from different groups, or business units, work together to achieve a common goal. This situation could mean that administrators are working with the accounting department, or marketing and sales work together to reach a particular result. A cross-departmental collaboration can often involve working with people in varying seniority offering you a broader range of exposure to the business. Show the interviewer that you are excited about these cross-collaboration opportunities. If you have exposure to this type of working environment, discuss it.

"In my current role, I work closely with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, primarily when it comes time to close out a project or close a client account. I like these bits of exposure to other departments because it gives me a deeper perspective into how our company operates, making me all that more knowledgeable!"