![]() You don't want to sound vague or wishy-washy or uninterested. As you practice, notice any areas that trip you up, that don't sound enthusiastic, and make sure to keep track of time. You can do this silently in your head or aloud (aloud is much better). Once you've identified your examples, you then want to practice your answer. ![]() Maybe you want to mention promotions, awards, specific projects, etc. Maybe you want to point to hard numbers if it makes sense to (revenue numbers, page views, percent increases, etc.). You want to paint a very clear picture of how you've used these strengths/skills in the past to great success. The word "detailed" can't be stressed enough. Okay, now that you've answered that question for yourself and identified those important strengths and/or skills, then begin to compile a few detailed examples of how you've used (and maybe still use) these strengths/skills in your current job and/or past jobs. ![]() ![]() During your interview is when you need to convince the hiring managers that you really have them (not just on your resume and/or LinkedIn profile). And when you pretty much have it memorized, ask yourself this question: What are the one or two most important strengths and/or skills needed to be successful in this position?Īs you think about that, don't forget that you were asked to interview for the position because the hiring managers believe that you have those one or two strengths or skills on paper. The first thing to do, when thinking about how to answer this question, is read very thoroughly through the job description. An extremely common interview question these days is some form of "What sets you apart from the rest of the candidates for this job?" Other incarnations of this question include "Why should we hire you?" and "What makes you so different from all the other people interviewing for this position?" No matter exactly how this question is worded, it's getting at the same thing: what are your greatest strengths and skills, what might make you unique, and how those strengths and skills and uniqueness will translate into success in the position you're interviewing for. ![]()
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