HR Specialist Mock Interview
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Question 19 of 30
Do you prefer to work on your own or as a part of a team?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer asks this question to see if you can collaborate with a team of people or prefer to work on your own. While there is no right or wrong answer, the interviewer is looking for any red flags that a candidate won't be a team player.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"To be honest, I prefer to work on my own. I am a bit of an introvert, and working by myself re-energizes me. I don't shy away from team projects or collaborating with others, though. I enjoy working with others and seeing how bringing multiple minds together can change and even improve the output. If I do a lot of teamwork during the day, I spend some time recharging in a quiet space at night or over the weekend."
Be honest in your answer, even if you prefer to work alone. Do not speak negatively about working as a team, however, since some team collaboration is always necessary.
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