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Team player

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

nounCore term

In job interviews & careers, team player means: A person who works well with others, shares information and puts the success of the group before their own.

In Turkish: takım oyuncusu, ekip çalışmasına yatkın kişi

How it is used

Very common in job ads, CVs and references: 'We are looking for a team player'. Because the phrase is so common, interviewers usually want a concrete example rather than the label alone.

Example sentences

  1. We need a team player who is happy to help colleagues during busy periods.

  2. In her reference, her manager described her as a real team player.

Common collocations

  • a real team player
  • be a team player
  • strong team player
  • soft skillsPersonal and social abilities that help you work well with others, such as communication, teamwork, time management and problem-solving.
  • strengthA quality or ability that you are particularly good at and that helps you do your job well.
  • referenceA statement from a former employer or teacher about your work and character, or the person who gives this statement.
  • proactiveTaking action early to solve problems or create opportunities, instead of waiting for someone to tell you what to do.

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