Question: Describe a time when you were involved in a team-based project, but your role in the team was not clearly defined. How did you handle this situation?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Have you ever had a role in a team project where your role was not clearly defined? How do you handle this?
Follow-up questions:
- How did you clarify your role?
- How did you communicate with your teammates?
- How well do you think you did teamwork-wise in that situation?
- How did you actions play out in the end?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking to understand how the interviewee works in ambiguous team environments.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee takes a step back and does not participate in team activities due to their role not clearly being defined, it is a red flag.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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