How would your co-workers describe you?

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This question may be asked for a few different reasons. The interviewer may compare your self-assessment to what your references said about you or the interviewer might actually want to see how you view yourself. Now is an opportunity for you to be honest with your interviewer on your skills in working with others and how your co-workers view you. Don't come across as smug or gloating in your answer and try to talk about direct feedback that you've received.

"Any of my past co-workers would say that I am a dedicated employee that is eager to learn and better myself in my profession. During my internship, my supervising therapist would tell you that I was willing to jump right in and learn with a hands on approach and was willing to ask questions when needed."

"My co-workers would describe me as a patient-focused Physical Therapist that puts the needs of my patients first and foremost. With my current employer, I received the 'Patient Care Excellence' award last year based on survey data from my patients and that is the proudest achievement of my career."

"A common theme that comes up each year in my performance reviews is that I am a team player who is always willing to help a co-worker when in need. My co-workers know that I readily offer help because I know that a large group of therapists and assistants need to chip in where they can to help each other out when things get too fast paced."

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"I believe that my coworkers would describe me as a hard-working person that is willing to go the extra mile for his job to help his department to meet its goals. Also, I would like to believe that they would describe me as a team-player who's always ready to help anyone when in need. "¨"