how do you answer this question in job interview, what kind of personality do you work best with and why?

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how do you answer this question in job interview, what kind of personality do you work best with and why?

Answer 1

I think you need to be honest. THere is no one correct answer for this.
If you don't have a lot of work experience to base your answer upon, you should think of what kind of people you worked best with when you have had to work in a group in school or for a project.
Are you a person who likes to work with people who are constantly motivating you? Do you prefer working independently?
They may want to get a sense of how you get along with others and if you will fit in.
Most likely, they want a team player.

Personally, I would say that I work best with other creative individuals. I like a lot of feedback and my performance, good or bad. I work well with people that are enthusiastic about what they do, because that is how I am!

Answer 2

You should never get to this question in an interview. This question assumes you're moron or they are. If you haven't established yourself by the time they get to that question, you might as well leave.

An interview isn't a questions and answers session. It's a dialogue between two people (sometimes more). These questions exist for those who aren't interested in the position or those who can't establish to others who they are.

You don't necessarily have to be the most outgoing person in the world, but you should be selling them you. You should be talking to them like they are people and not like they're a survey. Any of the questions they have should be answered when you engage them in normal conversation. Obviously related to the topic at hand, for the most part. You, the interviewer, the company, the position, etc.

Answer 3

That´s a tricky question to see if you´re leader material. If you´re assertive, you´ll probably work best with people that follow orders. If you´re more reserved, you´ll probably fall more easily under the orders of a demonstrated leader.
A good bet is probably to tell the truth, although being categorized to fall under the orders of someone else (if that´s the case) can be a sticker that you may have to wear all your life.
Be cagey. Say that you´re adaptable and that you´re a team player, that you don´t panic easily and that you´re not a hostile person.

Answer 4

I would suggest you answer honestly and positively, yet all-inclusively. If that's not entirely clear, here's an example:

"That's a great question. (pause thoughtfully) I find that I work best with others who are similarly motivated to get the job or task done with a minimum of unnecessary fuss or delay, yet with an appropriate level of care and attention to detail.

"But that's not always who I (or anyone else) ends up working with - people who approach their work ethic in the same way. So I've found that it requires the appropriate amount of skill in helping others to maximize their own potential in their role with the company. That could mean helping them see new ways they can expand their skill set. It could mean working together to identify more efficient ways they can accomplish the same task. And at times, it can mean tactfully holding an individual accountable to do what they are able to do.

"What I've found, like many others, is I work best with people who look at work and character in ways similar to how I already approach these things. But I find it a healthy challenge to grow in my own skill in working with every personality type in the company."

Hope that helps some, or at least gives you some basic ideas to develop your own style.

Answer 5

"I work well with all types of people. I think I work best with people who are also good listeners/communicators and are as results-driven as I am.

I've never had a problem working with a particular personality type. Of course, different people need different communication styles, so I work with them to meet their needs and also get the information I want."

If they go to say, "Well, what about {xxx} personality style?" describe how you would work well with such a person.

In this way you give yourself a compliment as well.

Answer 6

You need to say that you are happy to work with all types of people because a mixture of viewpoints is more interesting and encourages new ideas.

$ Don't forget to add that you NEVER let personality conflicts affect the quality of your work. If they've had problems with bickering co-workers, this one statement alone could clinch the deal for you! $

Answer 7

Tell them that you've never had a problem with any type of personality so far, however, that the best ones are the ones that provide a professional chalenge for you. They need to be open minded, and willing to teach as well as to learn.

Answer 8

My answer would be
"I work well with all types of people and personalities. Its a part of diversity, and getting to know people in general. I learn from others personalities and beliefs."

Answer 9

You answer it as best as you can. These are not right or wrong questions, these are questions to see how you work under pressure and in different situations.

Answer 10

Just respond truthfully and in earnest -- often there is an "algorithm" used to interpret your responses. Trying to outwit the computer may work against your employability quotient.