| There are always a few job interview questions | | | | they need to be specific: |
| practically guaranteed to trip up candidates. In | | | | · You've assisted folks who needed help |
| interviews, you always have to strike the right balance | | | | · You've helped co-workers get projects completed |
| and tone, and some questions make that difficult. One | | | | in time |
| of them is the "weakness" question, but another biggie | | | | · You've helped someone think strategically about |
| is: | | | | problems or issues |
| "Are you a team player?" | | | | You'll notice that all those examples speak to your |
| You'll almost certainly get asked this question in your | | | | skills-as someone who gets things done, as someone |
| next job interview. No matter what, always answer | | | | who thinks strategically, and as a resource (or a go-to |
| "Yes." There's no time you need to ever say "No." | | | | person). |
| But, there's a catch. | | | | But make sure you don't get too far into this team |
| Managers do want to hire team players (they don't | | | | player thing. If you're in sales, that's more of an |
| want a completely independent maverick who won't | | | | individual role, and I need to understand that you don't |
| take direction, after all), but you shouldn't come across | | | | need the help of a team to be successful. I want to |
| as too much of a team player, especially if you're | | | | feel confident that you can be successful by yourself, |
| interviewing for any job in sales, but especially in | | | | and that you don't have to have someone holding your |
| medical or health care sales. | | | | hand. |
| So, you answer "yes," and give examples. When you | | | | Hit the right note, and you'll likely have a successful job |
| give examples to support your team players status, | | | | interview. |