Consultants wear many hats. What roles are you comfortable assuming when working on projects as part of a larger team?

Working for a consulting business often requires you to work as part of a larger team on client projects. Teamwork in this setting requires versatility and an ability to adapt. The interviewer wants evidence that you possess these important traits. Many times, you will be taking the bull by the horns and leading the way. Other times, you will be the worker bee researching behind the scenes. Highlight your ability to be flexible when working as part of a team. If you have real-life examples to support your response, this question presents a great time to weave in a story.

"I am really comfortable working in any role within a team, and I think my career experiences and wins demonstrate this. At many times in my career, I've easily taken direction on projects and hit pre-established deadlines. I've also led many projects and have shown my ability to lead other consultants, delegate tasks according to strengths, and set clear milestones and expectations. If hired for this position, you can rest assured that I will be an enthusiastic team player."