Teamwork
Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.
Short answer: Teamwork is asked for by 4 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps — most heavily by Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.
Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated
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- Roles that list it
- 4 of 103
- Core requirement
- Supportingcomplementary skill
- Skill type
- Interpersonalsoft, behavioural
Who hires for Teamwork?
The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list Teamwork, and how heavily each one weights it.
Civil Engineer
Required as a soft skill.
Electrical Engineer
Required as a soft skill.
Mechanical Engineer
Required as a soft skill.
Registered Nurse
Required as a soft skill.
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How interviewers test Teamwork
Real questions from Skilture's interview banks, with what the interviewer is listening for.
Civil Engineer · intermediate
Give an example of a time you had to work effectively as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your role?
Listen for: The candidate should provide a specific, STAR-formatted example demonstrating collaboration, contribution, and positive interaction within a team. Focusing solely on individual accomplishments rather than team success is a red flag.
Electrical Engineer · basic
Describe working with mechanical or firmware teams to integrate your electronics.
Listen for: Look for early collaboration on interfaces, connectors, and constraints, and adapting to their needs. Designing in isolation and discovering integration problems late is a red flag.
Mechanical Engineer · basic
Describe a time you worked with a cross-functional team to get a product built.
Listen for: Strong candidates show collaboration with manufacturing, electrical, or suppliers, and adapting to their constraints. Working in isolation and throwing designs over the wall is a red flag.
What roles that use Teamwork pay in the US
Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.
| Role | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $120,630 | $76,550 – $184,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,110 | $73,990 – $164,340 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,840 | $68,240 – $163,220 |
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | $68,940 – $137,470 |
United States, USD. Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), 2025; each median links to its occupation. India (INR): no sourced figure for these roles yet, so none is shown.
Skills that pair with Teamwork
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Teamwork: common questions
- Is Teamwork worth learning in 2026?
- Teamwork is listed in 4 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps. Explore the roles above to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.
- Which jobs require Teamwork?
- Roles that ask for Teamwork include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Registered Nurse. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.
- How do interviewers test Teamwork?
- A typical question, from Civil Engineer interviews: "Give an example of a time you had to work effectively as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your role?" What the interviewer listens for: The candidate should provide a specific, STAR-formatted example demonstrating collaboration, contribution, and positive interaction within a team. Focusing solely on individual accomplishments rather than team success is a red flag.