Collaborate

This Graduate Attribute aligns with the Queen Mary value 'Collegial'. It is about the ability to collaborate and work together with a wide range of different people, and links to the top employability skill of team working.

How can you develop and demonstrate this attribute at Queen Mary?

• Interact and work with a wide range of peers
• Take part in class discussions and debates
• Engage with diverse professionals via QMentoring 
• Volunteer or work in the community
• Work as a Student Ambassador
• Take part in community based learning activities

How might this attribute be assessed or evaluated?

• Group projects or assignments
• Reflective tasks which ask you to consider your personal contributions to a group activity
• Peer feedback activities
• Workplace feedback
• Interviews / assessment centres
• Community based learning project

What kinds of interview questions could I be asked that relate to this attribute?

• What does diversity, equality and inclusion mean to you?
• How do you approach understanding coworkers from different backgrounds
• Tell us about a time when you worked in a team with a diverse range of people. How did you approach this? Did you encounter any challenges?
• Describe a time when you set aside your own priorities to help a team member. What did you do, and what was the result?
• What do you feel are some of the key ingredients to building and maintaining successful working relationships?

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? 

Case studies from our graduates

Where can I find out more and access support?

Target Connect: skills development support from Queen Mary Careers

LinkedIn Learning resources on collaboration

LinkedIn Learning resources on negotiation