How to Answer: Do you prefer to work independently or do you thrive in a team environment?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Attendance Clerk job interview.
23. Do you prefer to work independently or do you thrive in a team environment?
How to Answer
This question will determine for the interviewer whether you are a team player or someone who works better independently. Make sure that you mention that you are comfortable with both settings. Try not to exaggerate your abilities to work in either of the settings. Just a simple explanation that you are comfortable with working in either set up as both of these are part of any regular job.
Entry Level
"I have no preference! I can work autonomously and remain diligent. Teamwork is welcome as well. I love to learn from others."
Answer Example
"I believe that I am a combination of both a team player and an independent worker. I feel comfortable while working with a team but if there is a task that I have to handle all on my own, then I do that without any inhibitions as well."
Experienced
"The majority of my career has been in an administrative function within the educational field. This exposure means that I work in a team setting. Although I am most used to a collaborative work environment, I am certainly able to be diligent when working on my own."
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