Question: Describe the type of work environment that you will thrive in.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Describe the type of work environment in which you are most productive.
Describe the work environment in which you will most effectively be able to contribute.

Follow-up questions:

Is there any specific reason why this work environment works for you?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment)

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Rapport Building Question,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Face-to-Face Discussions,Interpersonal Relationships – Frequency of Conflict Situations,Interpersonal Relationships – Frequency of Contact With Others,Job Structure – Duration of Typical Work Week,Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions,Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work,Job Structure – Work Schedule Regularity,Job Structure – Work/Life Balance,Physical Work Conditions

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking to learn more about the interviewee’s needs in a workplace environment. Look to see if their needs match the environment that your company provides.

Red Flags to Watch For:

There are no real ‘wrong answers’ here, but any work environment that is practically impossible to achieve is potentially a red flag.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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