How to Answer: How would your subordinates describe you?
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21. How would your subordinates describe you?
How to Answer
Having a good working relationship with peers is critical to any good partnership or team. Knowing how to communicate with those who report to you is very important. The interviewer is looking for cues from you that you are capable of establishing a good working relationship with those for whom you have charge.
Written by Darby Faubion on August 31st, 2021
Entry Level
"Being a new physician, I do not have a whole wealth of experience in a supervisory position. However, the experience I do have, I think would show that I am easy to get along with and always willing to help make the burden of work lighter for others as much as possible."
Written by Darby Faubion on August 31st, 2021
Answer Example
"I would like to believe that my subordinates would speak well of me. I am the kind of doctor who is fair and I always try to make sure that assignments and expectations are fair to everyone. While I can't do every job by myself, I won't ask someone else to do something that I would refuse to do myself."
Written by Darby Faubion on August 31st, 2021
Experienced
"I have every confidence that those who have worked in a subordinate role to me would give positive feedback regarding my conduct and fairness. I believe in hard work and dedication. I also believe in being just with my decisions. I feel like developing good communication skills within a team is crucial and it starts with those of us in supervisory roles."
Written by Darby Faubion on August 31st, 2021
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