You’ll want to be careful with this one. The recruiter is trying to find out what type of working environment you like and what irritates you. Give the wrong answer for that particular job, and you could find yourself passed over, even if you’re qualified. The best way to answer this question is to gather as much information as you can about what your prospective employer is like. Pore over the job description for clues. If you know anyone at the company, get their input. And listen closely for hidden clues in what the recruiter says. If you can do that, then you can tailor your answer to be a perfect match. If not, say something that won’t backfire on you, like “I worked at a company that was struggling financially and where everyone was looking for any opportunity to stab someone else in the back. It went far beyond normal office politics; it was vicious. I didn’t like working in that environment.”