Question: Would you describe yourself as a team player?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Are you a team player?
Follow-up questions:
- On a scale of one to ten, how much od a team player would you rate yourself as?
- Why do you think you are or are not a team player?
- Would you describe yourself as a lone wolf?
- Would you describe yourself as a loner?
- Do you think you can work well in a team when placed in one?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Assigning Tasks to Others (Delegation and Direction),Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Developing and Building Teams,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Interacting with Others – Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (Conflict Management)
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Face-to-Face Discussions,Interpersonal Relationships – Frequency of Contact With Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Managing Diversity,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Interpersonal Relationships – Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader)
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
How much of a team player the interviewee is.
Red Flags to Watch For:
In most situations not being a team player is a red flag, with the exceptions being work that is done mostly solo and/or work that requires disagreeing with others.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
Unknown