Interview Preparation: Answering "What Are Your Strengths?"

Introduction

• Speaker: Richard McMunn from PassMyInterview.com
• Focus: How to effectively answer the interview question about strengths.

Importance of the Question

• Responding well can influence the outcome of the interview (pass or fail).

Overview of the Tutorial

• Three specific areas covered:
  1. Three important tips for answering the question.
  2. Ten strengths to consider using in an interview.
  3. A scripted answer incorporating three key strengths.

Three Important Tips for Answering the Question

1. Provide Unique Strengths

   • Avoid common responses like "hard-working" or "enthusiastic".
   • Choose strengths that demonstrate value to the organization.

2. Offer Unique Strengths

   • Ensure strengths make the interviewer sit up and listen.

3. Back Up Claims with Evidence

   • Provide examples from past experiences to support your strengths.

Ten Brilliant Strengths for Interviews

1. Disciplined and Focused

   • Reliable in completing tasks on time and to standard.

2. Flexible and Versatile

   • Willing to take on additional duties outside the job description.

3. Resourceful

   • Innovative problem solver who overcomes challenges.

4. Loyal and Trustworthy

   • Acts as a positive role model and adheres to company policies.

5. Collaborative Worker

   • Values teamwork and supports co-workers in tasks.

6. Commercially Aware

   • Understands the importance of aligning duties with business goals.

7. Detail-Oriented and Attentive

   • Focuses on details and maintains high standards.

8. Creative and Innovative

   • Contributes ideas to improve sales and customer service.

9. Fast Learner

   • Quickly adapts to roles with minimal supervision; seeks improvement.

10. Passionate and Committed

• Shows dedication to the job and organization.

Example Script for Responding

• Strengths to Include:
  1. Commercially Aware
     • Works hard for business growth; efficient and effective.
  2. Collaborative Approach
     • Believes in teamwork and mutual respect to achieve goals.
  3. Loyal and Trustworthy
     • A reliable role model; committed to the company long-term.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to download additional resources from PassMyInterview.com for further preparation.
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