1272. Describe a situation where you collaborated with people outside of your team

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Interviewer

Can you tell me about a time when you had to work together with individuals from different teams or departments on a project or task?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Interpersonal skills : Ability to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.

  • 2. Cross-functional collaboration : Capability to work across different business functions effectively.

  • 3. Communication : Expressing ideas clearly and being able to listen to others.

  • 4. Adaptability : Adjusting to new conditions, especially working with various teams or disciplines.

Purpose
  • 1. Teamwork assessment : Evaluating your ability to work with a diverse group of people.

  • 2. Understanding of company structure : Seeing if you comprehend how different parts of a company can work together.

  • 3. Cultural fit evaluation : Determining if your collaborative style aligns with the company's values.

  • 4. Experience gauge : Checking your previous exposure to situations requiring coordination with other teams.


Hints
  • 1. Mention specific teams or departments : Talk about the different areas of the company or groups you worked with and their roles.

  • 2. Highlight the outcome : Focus on the results achieved from the collaboration and your contribution to it.

  • 3. Discuss challenges : Mention any difficulties faced while collaborating and how you overcame them.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Communication
Roles: 
Intern
Full Stack Software Engineer
Companies: 
Apple
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