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a team player
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someone who works well with other people to help the group succeed
Very common in job adverts, CVs and interviews. Show it with an example rather than just saying 'I'm a team player'.
In context
We're looking for a team player who is happy to help colleagues when things get busy.
Minh isn't the fastest coder, but he's a real team player and everyone trusts him.
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