Example: “I’ve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so I’ve been
spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.”
14. Are you good at working in a team?
Unless you have the I.Q. of a houseplant, you’ll always answer YES to this one. It’s the only
answer. How can anyone function inside an organization if they are a loner? You may want to
mention what part you like to play in a team though; it’s a great chance to explain that you’re a
natural leader.
15. Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented.
It’s important here to focus on the word “implemented.” There’s nothing wrong with having a
thousand great ideas, but if the only place they live is on your notepad what’s the point? Better
still, you need a good ending. If your previous company took your advice and ended up going
bankrupt, that’s not such a great example either. Be prepared with a story about an idea of yours
that was taken from idea to implementation, and considered successful.
16. Has anything ever irritated you about people you’ve worked with?
Of course, you have a list as long as your arm. But you can’t say that, it shows you a***eing
negative and difficult to work with. The best way to answer this one is to think for a while and
then say something like “I’ve always got on just fine with my co-workers actually.”
Use this question as a chance to show that you are a team player: “The only people I have trouble
with are those who aren’t team players, who just don’t perform, who complain constantly, and
who fail to respond to any efforts to motivate them.” The interviewer is expecting a response
focused on personality and personal dislikes. Surprise her by delivering an answer that reflects
company values
17. Is there anyone you just could not work with?
No. Well, unless you’re talking about murderers, racists, rapists, thieves or other dastardly
characters, you can work with anyone. Otherwise you could be flagged as someone who’s picky
and difficult if you say, “I can’t work with anyone who’s a Bronco’s fan. Sorry.”
18. Tell me about any issues you’ve had with a previou***oss.
Arrgh! If you fall for this one you shouldn’t be hired anyway. The interviewer is testing you to see
if you’ll speak badly about your previous supervisor. Simply answer this question with exteme
tact, diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. In short, you’ve never had any issues.
The answer to 18 is completely wrong. I am a director at a major media company’s interactive
division. Our company is expanding and I am almost in a constant state of hiring. I ask a variation