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12 Feb 2007, 17:10
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Examples of teamwork
In slightly less than one hour from now I shall have a telephone interview to do something or other in a bank. I have have been informed that the interview will focus on four particular areas:
Sales
target
Customer service
teamwork
I'm reasonably confident I can blag the first three points, but I have no idea what to do for teamwork, having spent most of my life actively avoiding such situations.
I was hoping for some examples which I could draw inspiration from (or plagurise if the need be).
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12 Feb 2007, 17:14
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Henry Kelly
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Those guys eating each other when their plane crashed in the mountains was pretty good teamwork.
Otherwise I generally draw upon team-based events I did during CCF like the King's Cup. Making sure we identified each team member's key abilities and weaknesses, sacrificing time on certain challenges to help weaker team-members, maintaining team morale by a similar method, generic crap like that.
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12 Feb 2007, 17:15
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Re: Examples of teamwork
group projects at uni?
working in a 'team' at work?
Football/basketball/rugby team playing in a tournament?
Staying up all night with your alliance trying to get defence for all the planets being attacked by legion/fury despite the fact you have exams the next day and you haven't slept properly for the last week?
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12 Feb 2007, 17:18
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I don't reall wish to overuse uni.
I've never had a such a job.
I do the internet. I don't do sport.
I didn't do that because I thought it was a massive waste of time and effort. Whilst it might appear that I was now in the wrong, I still have the moral victory.
I think you can see my particular bind.
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12 Feb 2007, 17:23
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Re: Examples of teamwork
You can say you do anything in a team wether or not you do. For instance, how are they to know that you dont actually play football with mates? etc.
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12 Feb 2007, 17:26
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Tell them there are three important aspects of teamwork 1) that each individual understands what is expected of them, 2) the team is organised in such a way that everyone feels they can contribute, and 3) the leader knows how to deal with those who've become dissaffected with the team by understanding and trying to fix their particular problem to a reasonable extent.
I said that and my employer was very impressed and I don't even like other people.
And if they ask for examples say that mostly all activities to some extent involve team work. Make up some uni experience, or student union experience, or... lobbying activity if needs be. Or claim you did something in your old job that you in fact didn't.
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12 Feb 2007, 18:22
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Just talking about teamwork will get you 0 points. Anyone can reel off a load of pre-prepared jargon and phrases.
They want to know about your opinion of teams. Split it up:
Working with others
How do you communicate with the other people? Are you notorious for being of the opinion that "if you want a job doing, do it yourself" or do you like to delegate? How much responsibility do you like to take, even if a project is difficult and you might not be able to finish it to a high standard?
Leadership
Are you a leader or not? How competent are you at organising and delegating tasks? How efficient are you at getting tasks done? Can you take orders? Do you take pride in reporting back to someone with a job done well?
Communication
How do you prefer to work in teams? Do you give constant updates and expect constant updates from others? Do you use more of a laissez-faire attitude and assume everyone works as hard as you, so don't require updates on their progress?
Good luck dude.
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12 Feb 2007, 18:25
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I'm not really sure I understand. Why don't you just make something up? So long it isn't absurd ("I led the team that cured cancer while climbing Everest to raise money for orphans") they're unlikely to call you on it.
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12 Feb 2007, 18:30
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Agree with Dante entirely. I don't really see the issue here at all.
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12 Feb 2007, 18:39
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I can't really lie. It's a serious flaw I have.
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12 Feb 2007, 19:34
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Originally Posted by All Systems Go
I can't really lie. It's a serious flaw I have.
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lies are essentual patr of teamwork when u need something accomplished by he who would not normally do it (i.e. boss said unless u do that he'll fire you)
work on that, mate
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12 Feb 2007, 19:40
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I would if I could get a job.
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12 Feb 2007, 19:41
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Lying is bad guys
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12 Feb 2007, 19:41
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Originally Posted by Tomkat
Just talking about teamwork will get you 0 points. Anyone can reel off a load of pre-prepared jargon and phrases.
They want to know about your opinion of teams. Split it up:
Working with others
How do you communicate with the other people? Are you notorious for being of the opinion that "if you want a job doing, do it yourself" or do you like to delegate? How much responsibility do you like to take, even if a project is difficult and you might not be able to finish it to a high standard?
Leadership
Are you a leader or not? How competent are you at organising and delegating tasks? How efficient are you at getting tasks done? Can you take orders? Do you take pride in reporting back to someone with a job done well?
Communication
How do you prefer to work in teams? Do you give constant updates and expect constant updates from others? Do you use more of a laissez-faire attitude and assume everyone works as hard as you, so don't require updates on their progress?
Good luck dude.
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Most of those aren't opinions about teams dude, they're about how you personally work in a team. Which is kinda talking about teamwork...
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12 Feb 2007, 19:50
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Re: Examples of teamwork
"Teamwork" is a huge umbrellaed term though. It covers so much, so breaking it down makes it simpler for you to prepare for questions they might ask.
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12 Feb 2007, 19:59
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Lying's fine, it's when a compound web of interlocking lies develops that you need to start worrying.
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12 Feb 2007, 20:12
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Originally Posted by JonnyBGood
Lying's fine, it's when a compound web of interlocking lies develops that you need to start worrying.
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True dat! Eastenders taught me everything I know about life
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12 Feb 2007, 21:02
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Re: Examples of teamwork
How did the interview go and what the hell possessed you to apply for work in a bank?
Telephone interviews are also horrible, horrible things.
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12 Feb 2007, 21:19
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Re: Examples of teamwork
How does working in a bank require any teamwork? Surely you can count money all day and rip off people by yourself perfectly fine can't you?
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12 Feb 2007, 21:22
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I nearly hung up cause I could literally think of nothing. I prepared answered for questions that were implied in an earlier phone call and they changed!
It went ok by my standards so it was really, really bad.
I applied for a job on-line and I had a phone call saying it was for HSBC, the words local bank. It was all rather accidental.
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12 Feb 2007, 22:43
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Re: Examples of teamwork
**** HSBC. I just left them
what s shit bank tbfh
it took them 15 buisness days (3 ****ing weeks) to cash a check sometimes.
what a pain in the ass...
and i was their loyal customer for 6 years
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See alot up there
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12 Feb 2007, 22:49
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Re: Examples of teamwork
noone is worse than natwest surely?
I'm with Lloyds tsb and have never had any problems...
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12 Feb 2007, 22:55
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I like natwest, never had a problem.
A bank is for life pretty much, its funny how loyal you get.
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12 Feb 2007, 23:28
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Nationwide.
Better than a bank FFS.
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12 Feb 2007, 23:56
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I'm with Natwest and their service has been tiptop for the 10+ years I've been with them.
Except when it comes to offshore silliness when dealing with a Jersey account and a UK account
But then all banks are ridiculous with that - from what I hear.
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12 Feb 2007, 23:58
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Nationwide.
Better than a bank FFS.
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Hey, it's your money, I mean, I'm just holding it for you, you know. Like a bank. Except that, you know, better than a bank because, you know, banks are always knocked off. And no one knocks off old Tony. And besides, in a bank there's always tons of forms to be filled and all that shit. But old Tony, nothing to read, nothing to write - it's all in his head.
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13 Feb 2007, 00:04
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Nationwide.
Better than a bank FFS.
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Agreed, Nationwide have been great for the 12 years or so I have been with them. Not a problem with anything. I opened a HSBC account about 18 months ago and when I used to use branches it was so much easier to use Nationwide.
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13 Feb 2007, 00:19
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Hey, it's your money, I mean, I'm just holding it for you, you know. Like a bank. Except that, you know, better than a bank because, you know, banks are always knocked off. And no one knocks off old Tony. And besides, in a bank there's always tons of forms to be filled and all that shit. But old Tony, nothing to read, nothing to write - it's all in his head.
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what is this?
is this from matilda?
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13 Feb 2007, 00:22
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Originally Posted by midge5
Agreed, Nationwide have been great for the 12 years or so I have been with them. Not a problem with anything. I opened a HSBC account about 18 months ago and when I used to use branches it was so much easier to use Nationwide.
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They have customer service, I gain interest.
I don't worry about them.
That's all I need to know.
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13 Feb 2007, 00:50
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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what is this?
is this from matilda?
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MATILDA?!?!
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13 Feb 2007, 00:53
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I use Halifax, their current account has a nice rate of interest and they're pretty good generally.
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13 Feb 2007, 01:26
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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MATILDA?!?!
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it's a goodbye gift now go clean
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13 Feb 2007, 02:56
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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Hey, it's your money, I mean, I'm just holding it for you, you know. Like a bank. Except that, you know, better than a bank because, you know, banks are always knocked off. And no one knocks off old Tony. And besides, in a bank there's always tons of forms to be filled and all that shit. But old Tony, nothing to read, nothing to write - it's all in his head.
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13 Feb 2007, 03:01
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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leon?
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hey you ruined the thread
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13 Feb 2007, 03:13
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Clearly, what you should have done is to memorise the contents of this thread which will give you all the necessary information required to know teamwork backwards.
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14 Feb 2007, 17:12
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Re: Examples of teamwork
I'm sure you'll all dying to hear how it went. The answer is that I've no idea atm.
I had a phonecall yesterday about the job and I phoned back today to organise a face to face interview. I have arranged that for tomorrow.
This afternoon I recieved an e-mail saying 'sorry, but you have failed the phone interview'.
Its all needlessly confusing and I shall not find out until tomorrow whether I actually have an interview or if Providence is once again ****ing with my head.
I shall strive to keep you informed, don't you worry about that!
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15 Feb 2007, 10:13
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Wait, they organised a face to face interview for passing your phone interview then told you you'd failed it? That is pretty shitty
I hope you did ok!
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15 Feb 2007, 13:00
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Re: Examples of teamwork
Apparantly I was borderline fail so I have to make a 'big impression' in my face to face interview.
It's in a call centre for ****s sake.
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19 Feb 2007, 20:30
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Re: Examples of teamwork
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I use Halifax, their current account has a nice rate of interest and they're pretty good generally.
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Agreed .. i was with natwest, and had nothing but problems with them.
And after seeing the hoops you have to jump through to get online banking done with Barclays, its all so simple with em.
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