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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?

Two students work together in a lab

  • 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? 

 

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