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When an interviewer asks what kind of people you struggle to work with, they're not just making small talk. They're probing for something specific. You think it's about describing a personality type you don't like, but what it's really about is whether you know your own blind spots or whether you'll blame a co worker every time something goes wrong. Here's what a positive and a negative answer might look like. The answer that hurts you avoids the question entirely. Oh, I always get along with everyone. Nobody believes that. And it tells the interviewer that you're gonna dodge an honest question instead of just answering it. Answer that raises a greater concern is when you start describing a specific type of person and making it sound like it's always their fault, which is a clear sign you might not take responsibility for your side of a difficult working relationship. The answer that works pinpoints a pattern, but also owns your part in it. Your answer might look something like, I find it more challenging to work with people who avoid giving direct feedback because I end up guessing where I stand. I've Learned to ask directly for guidance and sometimes criticism instead of waiting for a problem situation to happen. And it usually resolves itself on my end. That answers honest, specific, and demonstrates that you manage friction instead of just complaining about it. My name is Natalie Lemons, and I have over two decades inside hiring decisions as A recruiting firm owner. I teach you what recruiters know and job seekers deserve to hear. Download my free Secret Language of hiring workbook! The links either in my bio or down below depending on the platform. And if this helped you, save it for later, share it with your network and be sure to follow me for more! What kind of people do you genuinely find most difficult to work with?