What Not to Say
- Don’t Say That You Prefer to Work Alone: Instead, find ways in which you excel at working with others.
- Make Sure Your Body Language Is Consistent With Your Story: Make sure you’re sitting up straight and making the right amount of eye contact with the interviewer.
- Don’t Lie: If you prefer to work by yourself, rather focus on how your skills enable you to help the team succeed.
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