Job Interviewing Tutorial for Teen Job-Seekers: Team

Job Interviewing Tutorial for High School Students,
Teen and Entry-Level Job-Seekers

How to respond to Are you a team player?

What is the employer really asking?

The employer wants to know how well you get along with others -- wants to know about your communications and leadership abilities. Almost all jobs require workers to work together in some fashion -- and many actually work in work-teams.

But it is also a bit of a trick question -- because it is one of many that could be answered with a 'yes' or 'no' response.

How job-seekers should respond to this question

Discuss your experience working in teams -- and demonstrate how you were a good team player and/or leader.

Your team experience can come from school, work, volunteering, and sports.

Remember never to just say 'yes' (and of course, never respond 'no') -- always provide a story or anecdote that shows your teamwork.

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