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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.
How do you work best? Independent or with a team? Do you need to be in a very calm or quiet environment in order to do your best work? Be sure to give a solid answer and then you can ask a follow up question afterward.

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.
"I do my best work when I am with a like-minded and collaborative team. I find that when there are other people to draw ideas and answers from, it makes for a very strong work environment. How would you describe the environment in your firm?"
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I work well in environments that offer a lot of support if someone needs it. I want to do my best and also work well independently, so if I am asking for help, it is something with which I need to help. I know that everyone's time in this kind of office is valuable; however, I know that helping others and supporting one another is key to a successful office.

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Your response is okay; however, try to position it a bit more positively as it sounds hesitant - as though you are convincing them to want to help you. I have reworded the response below.
"I do my best work in supportive and collaborative environments. I am ready to jump in and help anyone who needs me, and I appreciate the same gesture in return."
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I do my best to work in supportive and collaborative environments. I am ready to jump in and help anyone who needs me, and I appreciate the same gesture in return.

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Great response! Be prepared to answer follow-up questions related to your response.
Prepare for follow-up questions such as:
"If you were working on a large volume workload, and a colleague asked for assistance, how would you deal with the situation?"
"How do you diffuse a challenging situation with a colleague?"
"What things motivate you at work?
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