So you have a job interview coming up and you want to do your very best so that you can get the ultimate job offer. Today you're going to learn how to answer one of the most popular interview questions, "what are your greatest strengths?" and I'm also going to give you a rundown of why interviewers ask this question and what you can do to stand out from all the others and stick around until the end so that you can get some sample responses that you can use on your next job interview.
Now before you can answer any job interview question about your strengths, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, Be prepared.
This question might sound fairly easy but it's a little bit more complex than you think. The interviewer is asking this question because they want to see if your strengths and accomplishments align with the position. So you want to prepare as much as you can ahead of time. Revise the answers I'm about to give to you to fit the position you are applying for. The responses you learn today are a great starting point, however, you'll want to tailor them slightly to fit your needs. So let's jump into it.
1. Do your Research
2. Make a list
You want to review the job posting very carefully and make a list of the qualifications, the experience and the skills needed for the position. For example, you might find that the company is looking for someone with analytical skills such as data analysis or critical thinking or you might find that the company is looking for a leader and they want skills and relationship building or someone that can provide constructive feedback. Either way, you need to make a list of the most important qualifications listed in the job posting and with this list completed
3. Pinpoint your strengths
This is where you'll evaluate your career accomplishments as they relate to the position. Next to each item on the list you made in step two, jot down a sentence or two about how you match up with the skills the experience or the qualification listed. Your sentence or sentences should detail specific ways that you've excelled at these items. Through work, education or volunteer experience, make sure the sentences that you jot down show some type of quantifiable results.
4. Narrow it down
You won't have time to discuss all of your strengths. Pick just two or three that you can talk about and put in a career story format. The better you can show how your strengths relate to the position, the higher chances of you receiving a job offer.
So now let's review some sample answers that you can give in your next interview to address the question what are your greatest strengths.
Here's the first one.
"My greatest strength is my ability to lead and direct a team. As a marketing manager at company XYZ, I worked closely with my team members to develop an infrastructure that increased productivity by 20 percent in just a few months. The systems we put in place were later implemented by other teams because of the results that were achieved."
Okay here's another sample answer
"I really enjoy writing new and innovative content. In my previous position, I had the opportunity to compose content for our company's website, employee training manuals and press releases. In fact, I was recognized by senior management for being able to quickly publish easy-to-follow materials that produced results."
Hey and if you haven't yet had the chance to see the article that I made about how to answer the popular question "why do you want to work here?" make sure you take a look at that one as well. I'll go ahead and link it up in the comments section.
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