Are you a team player?

I want to give you a quick and easy way to get started preparing for your job interview.

Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview?

If you’d prefer to get started with a free resource before paying for a coach or a program, this tutorial is designed to get you up and running with the basics for acing your next interview.

Are you a team player?

1. Answer tips

The answer is YES. This is an open-ended question, given so you may talk about your teamwork skills. Teamwork skills include listening, discussing, questioning, persuading, respecting, helping, sharing, participating, and ability to utilize all communication channels.

So, you answer “yes,” and give examples. When you give examples to support your team players status, they need to be specific:

• You’ve assisted folks who needed help
• You’ve helped co-workers get projects completed in time
• You’ve helped someone think strategically about problems or issues

You’ll notice that all those examples speak to your skills-as someone who gets things done, as someone who thinks strategically, and as a resource (or a go-to person).

2. Answer samples

Answer sample 1

I am a great team player because I work hard to become knowledgeable in the field of my interest, and I also love to pass on my learning’s’. I don’t believe in relaying blame as it is a easy-way out. One of the teamwork aspects I enjoy is a good open discussion and giving likewise feedback and suggestions. I believe a successful team depends on the responsibilities that each and every member takes on, not just the ‘natural’ leader who emerges. Everyone brings something to the plate.

Answer sample 2

Yes, I believe a teamplayer works with the other staff to make things run smooth. Being a teamplayer means listening to others ideas, criticisms and giving feedback when necessary, it also means assisting each other when necessary. when a place of employment has a good team and everyone acts as a teamplayer the work atmosphere is more enjoyable and the job of each employee runs much smoother. It is vital if you are working in an atmosphere that requires you to be a care giver to have a good team with a positive attitude.

Answer sample 3

I am a great team player because I work hard to become knowledgeable in the field of my interest, and I also love to pass on my learning’s’. I don’t believe in relaying blame as it is a easy-way out. One of the teamwork aspects I enjoy is a good open discussion and giving likewise feedback and suggestions. I believe a successful team depends on the responsibilities that each and every member takes on, not just the ‘natural’ leader who emerges. Everyone brings something to the plate.
You should always have some questions for your interviewer to demonstrate your interest in the position. Prepare a minimum of seven questions, some which will give you more information about the job, and some which delve deeper into the culture and goals of the company.

Top 7 interview questions and answers.

Explain how you would be an asset to this organization

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude

What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

What experience do you have in this field?

Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

What kind of salary do you need?

A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

Describe a typical work week for you.

Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the position you are applying for and how your current or past positions relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job opening, the more successful you will be at answering the questions.

It should be obvious that it’s not a good idea talk about non-work related activities that you do on company time, but, I’ve had applicants tell me how they are often late because they have to drive a child to school or like to take a long lunch break to work at the gym.

Keep your answers focused on work and show the interviewer that you’re organized (“The first thing I do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.”) and efficient.

Do you have any questions for me?

Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? Are examples.

In reviewing these responses, please remember that they are only examples. Please do not rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own. They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking about how to properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face.