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Question 16 of 20 for our Admin Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 20

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

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.

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

      How to Answer

      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.

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      Entry Level

      "I have not had exposure to a cross-departmental environment; however, I do understand the concept. I think it would be great to have that added exposure to professionals in different areas and see that as a valuable learning opportunity."

      Answer Example

      "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!"

      Written by Ryan Brown

      Experienced

      "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."