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Usually JD will list “work with other teams” or similar in the top 3 skills/experiences if that is important to the hiring manager.
I hate to say this but a company that is chaotic and falling apart needs your skills abd experience more than say a mature, dysfunctional company that communicates using ServiceNow passenger pigeons.
Look for stories beyond the resume. Ask about specific situations where they worked with other teams and how they handled conflicts or compromises. Share your own lessons from wearing multiple hats; that kind of real-world adaptability speaks volumes.
Share specific stories showing how you worked with different teams, solved conflicts, and achieved results. It speaks louder than just listing “cross-functional collaboration” on a resume.