My Working Together example sounds like ordinary teamwork. How do I strengthen it?

Turning Ordinary Teamwork Into Strong Working Together Evidence

Hello,

I am applying for an EO role and my Working Together example is about helping another team manage a shared inbox during staff shortages.

I attended a call, divided the work with them and completed some of their urgent cases. Everyone was polite and the inbox returned to normal after two weeks.

The example feels positive but very ordinary. What would make it stronger?

Quick Answer

Ordinary teamwork can work when you show the relationship, different needs, shared decisions and a change in how people cooperated. Helping with extra work is useful context, but the statement needs more than being available and friendly.

Read our EO Working Together Behaviour Statements for the full guidance.

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How I Would Find the Working Together Evidence Inside This Example

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