Work in a team
Participate effectively and inclusively in different roles as part of a team, including as a leader
Teamwork is a crucial employability skill to develop. This Graduate Attribute is about developing your ability to work effectively and inclusively as a member of a team, and also as a team leader.
How can you develop and demonstrate this attribute at Queen Mary?
- Take part in group work activities and discussions
- Give and receive peer feedback
- Mentor and support peers in their learning
- Participate in or lead a student society or group
- Lead student society projects
- Undertake fieldwork activities as part of a team
How might this attribute be assessed or evaluated?
- Group assignments
- Peer feedback tasks
- Feedback on placements / work experience
- Interviews / assessment centres
What kinds of interview questions could I be asked that relate to this attribute?
- How do you work best: in a team or by yourself?
- In your opinion, what makes a team work well together?
- Tell us about a time when you worked in a team to solve a problem
- Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with another team member. How was it resolved?
- If you were the team leader, how would you ensure your team members stay motivated?
- Tell us about a time when your contribution made a big difference to a team’s success.
How can you use attributes and skills gained from your Queen Mary course, extra-curricular opportunities and work experience to answer these kinds of questions?
