What work setting do you prefer?
"As a new Physical Therapist, my perfect setting will be a team based environment where I will be able to learn and grow as a professional with the help of others. Being new to a team, I would hope to bring new life and new ideas to my colleagues while being able to soak up all of the knowledge I can from them in return."
"Having worked as a therapist in many settings, I find myself the most comfortable and most productive in a relaxed atmosphere where I am given autonomy to work with my patients. I truly appreciate a leader that has an open door policy and is open to new ideas and feedback while providing me with constructive feedback at the same time."
Interviewers ask this question to establish how well you will fit in at the company and with the company culture. It also helps them identify your most productive environment. Most often, the company's size, the work-life balance, the leadership style, and the office structure will make up the work environment.
"The type of work setting I prefer most is one that has a good work-life balance and positive energy. I thrive on human interaction and I am a person that needs this one a day to day basis."
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
I don't have any preferable work setting, because I believe that in different work settings, you will find different pros and cons that will help you learn and grow as a professional and developing different kinds of skills. For example, I feel more comfortable and flexible working independently where I can improve my organizational and multitasking skills, whereas being a member of a team, I would be able to learn from the more experienced colleagues, and in addition I'd have the opportunity to develop my team-working skills.
Rachelle's Feedback
You show good balance here which will give the interviewer the impression that you can handle most work settings. I have tweaked the wording slightly to make it more personal.
"I don't have any preferable work setting, because I believe that different work settings will offer me various pros and cons to help me grow as a professional. For example, I feel more comfortable and flexible working independently where I can improve my organizational and multitasking skills, whereas being a member of a team, I can learn from more experienced colleagues and develop my team-working skills."
