In your opinion, why is it important to develop relationships with coworkers?
"Coworkers can make or break you if you have to depend on their work to do yours. It is always best to have friendly working relationships with them."
"People are the key to success in any organization. Our ability to work well together determines our success. Therefore, it is critical to develop and maintain great working relationships."
This answer may seem obvious to you because enjoying your time with coworkers is sometimes the best part of the job! If you aren't a naturally social person, this question may seem more challenging to answer.
Talk to the interviewer about how you develop relationships with coworkers when you start a new job. Think about what is important to you about these relationships. Do your co-workers motivate you when you feel overworked? Do your coworkers give you a reason to show up to work when your boss has been giving you a hard time?
"I value my relationships with my coworkers because we support each other and make each other laugh when the work environment becomes intense. I have a coworker that I eat lunch with every day. We've helped each other out by simply listening to what's going on in each other's lives. It's nice to have colleagues who understand you on a personal level."
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 value my relationships with my coworkers because we support each other and make each other laugh when the work environment becomes intense. I have a coworker that I eat lunch with every day. We've helped each other out by simply listening to what's going on in each other's lives. It's nice to have colleagues who understand you on a personal level.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! Mentioning the coworker you eat lunch with helps to personalize your answer and shows that you have friendly relations with colleagues. Good answer!
