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154 COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Team Orientation

Given that strong people skills are a basic ingredient of successful team-
work, interviewers will ask questions that reveal the following behaviors
and values.

Key Behaviors and Career Values

A. Cooperative. Appreciates the importance of working with others to achieve a com-
mon goal.
Example: _________________________________________________________
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B. Actively participates. Contributes individual ideas and/or adds to team members’
thoughts, so the group can come up with viable solutions.
Example: _________________________________________________________
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C. Does his/her share. Works independently to accomplish an individual portion of
the job, but keeps the team goal in mind.
Example: _________________________________________________________
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D. Understands the company’s mission. Transforms personal behavior into a pro-
fessional commitment that reflects the company’s goals.
Example: _________________________________________________________
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E. Shares with others. Is a valued member of the team, sought out for opinions and
information, which is openly shared.

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