What kind of work environment do you thrive in?

Even if you have no prior work experience, you likely have an idea of what kind of collaborative environment makes you feel most welcome and successful. Consider how you would want colleagues to treat each other and the department's goals. Consider how you would work collaboratively and how employees would be recognized and challenged. Share a few adjectives with the interviewer that highlight your ideal environment to work in every day and what you would bring to that environment.