Do you prefer to work independently or do you thrive in a team environment?
"I have no preference! I can work autonomously and remain diligent. Teamwork is welcome as well. I love to learn from others."
"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."
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.
"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."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I can absolutely do both. All teams are only as good as their weakest player. All team members must work together so everyone can thrive. Also, I can work well independently.
Rachelle's Feedback
This answer is a great start! Again, I recommend removing 'You' language and replacing it with 'I' terms so that your reply remains personal in nature and not a 'lesson' for the interviewer. I have provided a sample response with recommendations below.
"I can absolutely do both. I believe that a team is only as good as its weakest player. For that reason, I work hard to ensure that I am an active part of a group, allowing everyone on my team to thrive. With that said, I am also able to work independently. In my current role, I (give a specific example of a time when you helped your team achieve a goal and one example of a time when you delivered excellent work on your own)."
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