How do you go about beginning to work with an already established team?
The interviewer wants to hear that you are comfortable working with a group of employees that have been working together for a bit of time. The interviewer wants to hear that you are willing to take the necessary steps to build trust with your team.
Think about when you first began your previous positions. Discuss what you did to gain the trust of your coworkers who had already been working together. If you have had any team-building training, this is a great time to bring that up.
"Anytime that I start to work with a new team, I am as open as possible to learning their ways and gaining any knowledge that the team is willing to share. I try to be approachable and listen to what is needed from me. I am always a team player and I treat my teammates with the respect that they deserve to build trust."
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
Anytime that I start to work with a new team, I am as open as possible to learning their ways and gaining any knowledge that the team is willing to share. I try to be approachable and listen to what is needed from me. I am always a team player and I treat my teammates with the respect that they deserve to build trust.
Jaymie's Feedback
You have such a good attitude and approach! You're going in with an open mind, and it will help build relationships when you're receptive to learning their ways and knowledge and not going in with a "know-it-all" attitude.
