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If everyone on the team is a veteran,
what will you do to fit in?
"If
everyone on the team is a veteran, what will you do to fit in and be a
beneficial team member instead of a person who appears to be in training?"
This is actually an easy question. Everyone should have a similar answer
because there are only a few things that you can do. I'm going to be giving an
example of preparing and reading up on information more than usual.
Short Answers
"In
this situation, I'll have to ramp up quickly and study notes from previous
meetings before attending any. I'll also do a lot of studying to catch up so I
can participate in discussions instead of appearing to be in training."
"In
the beginning, I'll put a lot of effort into catching up on any existing
projects I join. I believe studying a lot in the beginning to be aware of what
is going on is very important."
"I'll
study as much as I can to fit into a group of veterans. I know I'll have many
questions along the way, but listening carefully and putting pieces together
will allow me to catch up quickly. I know I'll be able to be an effective team
player in a short time by following this method."
Long Answer
"Even
if everyone is a veteran, I feel confident I can fit right in. I would prepare
as much as I can by reading existing material to catch up on the project. I
would plan for meetings by making a list of questions I have and finding the
answers to these questions before the meeting. I would also create a list of
ideas through the documents I have read. A fresh mind could help with creative
solutions. I know that I would be required to study a lot in the beginning, but
I would be able to do so at home or by working late in the office."
This answer shows steps of becoming a team member that doesn't appear to be in
training. It is describing ways to limit training times in meetings, and
includes that a new worker could benefit an existing team by making a list of
ideas. |