Teamwork & collaboration

Tell me about a real disagreement with a co-worker that the two of you had to settle yourselves. How did you open that conversation?

Tell me about two teammates whose conflict was starting to hurt the work. What did you do about it as their peer?

Tell me about a working relationship that never really worked, even though you tried. What did you try, and where did it end up?

Tell me about a moment with a colleague you'd handle differently today. What did you do then, and what did the repair take?

Tell me about a teammate who wasn't delivering their share of the work. What did you try before anyone with authority got involved?

Tell me about a team decision that went against the position you'd argued for. What did you do once it was made?

Tell me about a team effort that failed. Walk me through your own part in the failure.

Tell me about needing real work from a team that didn't report to you and had its own priorities. How did you get it?

Tell me about being blocked on something only one unresponsive colleague could give you. Walk me through everything you tried.

Walk me through the hardest negotiation you've led with another team or an outside partner. What did you give up to get the deal?

senior

Tell me about working closely with someone whose working style collided with yours. What did you change on your side to make it work?

In a team meeting, your manager singles you out for praise on a result that mostly came from a quieter teammate. Everyone's looking at you — what do you do?

junior situational