Do you work well within a team setting?

Companies frequently require their employees to work in groups. "How do you feel about working in a team environment?" is a common interview question that you should expect when you go for a job interview. This question is intended to assess how well you work as part of a team, collaborate with others, and contribute to the success of a team.

In the retail industry, collaboration is essential. Managers need to know that they can depend on you not only to complete your work but also to ensure that the entire store runs smoothly, even if a section or task is outside of your normal responsibilities. If you or a teammate are stuck with a single customer for an extended period of time, you may be asked to fill in for them in the meantime. This question allows the interviewer to see how you will act in this type of situation.

Answer: The good of the team is very important to me, and I'm always willing to assist a coworker. I believe that supporting your team is essential to the group's success. For example, if someone needed additional assistance stocking their section, or if I needed to cover a register while they manned the fitting rooms, I would do so if I wasn't currently engaged with a customer and had the time and ability to do so.