Many firms want to hire team players. They generally want employees that can work together, that will do what is best for the firm over what is best for the individual, et cetera. What you the candidate need to understand is that while firms want team players, they want their team to be made up of high achieving individuals. This gets back to a previous post where I encourage you to make sure your resume clearly tells a potential employer what you accomplished when you were given an opportunity to perform.
In some interviews you will probably talk about the accomplishments of a team that you were on. When you have that discussion, do not fall into the trap of talking only in terms of what your team (or club or organization) accomplished. When a team achieves something, it can be difficult to know who made things happen and who was merely along for the ride. The potential employer is trying to decide whether to hire you, not everyone on your team.
Make it clear that you have worked successfully on a team. But don’t forget to also make clear what you delivered to help your team accomplish its goals.
Make it clear that you have worked successfully on a team. But don’t forget to also make clear what you delivered to help your team accomplish its goals.
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