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Tip: Interviewers often start with this question to learn about your background and experience. Provide an overview of your current position or activities, followed by relevant highlights from your background that qualify you for the role.
Example:
“Currently, I serve as the assistant to three of the company’s five executive team members, including the CEO. From my 12 years of experience as an executive assistant, I’ve developed the ability to anticipate roadblocks and create effective alternative plans. My greatest value to any executive is my ability to work independently, freeing up their time to focus on the needs of the business.”
Tip: Use this opportunity to share qualities and characteristics that align with the role. Include quantifiable results to demonstrate how your attributes drive success.
Example:
“I would say that as a security officer, I’m vigilant, proactive, and committed to ensuring safe, secure, and orderly environments. In my last incident response rating, I received a 99% against the team average of 97% over the past three years. I’m also a lifelong learner, constantly exploring the latest security equipment and techniques.”
Tip: Focus on how your unique experiences or skills benefit the employer. Share specific examples to highlight your qualifications.
Example:
“What makes me unique is my experience of having spent four years in retail. Because I’ve had first-hand experience fielding shoppers’ questions, feedback, and complaints, I know what customers want. This experience taught me how to create a positive consumer experience.”
Tip: Demonstrate that you’ve researched the company and explain why its values and goals align with your career aspirations.
Example:
“The company’s mission to help college graduates pay off their student loan debt speaks to me. I’d love to work with a company that’s making a difference. Your positive work environment and values align with my own, making this company my top choice.”
Tip: Highlight how your skills align with the role’s requirements. Use specific examples of your expertise and interests.
Example:
“Making a meaningful difference in the lives of my patients motivates me to strive for excellence. I remember treating a young boy with hypothyroidism, which had caused weight gain and depression. Seeing his transformation after treatment reaffirmed my passion for paediatrics.”
Tip: Share a genuine passion, explain why it’s meaningful, and relate it to the role.
Example:
“As a service-oriented professional with over a decade of experience in boutique salons, I thrive on building long-term relationships with clients. Some of my clients have been with me since the beginning, and these connections inspire me to provide the highest quality services every day.”
Tip: Frame your answer positively, focusing on what you’re looking for in your next opportunity rather than what you’re leaving behind.
Example:
“I’m seeking an opportunity to build closer, long-term relationships with clients. In my current role, the short sales cycle limits my ability to foster strong connections, which is a key reason I chose a career in sales.”
Tip: Share your technical and soft skills and relate them to the role.
Example:
“I’m a natural problem-solver. I enjoy uncovering innovative solutions to challenges—it’s like solving a puzzle. This skill drew me to product development, where creativity and analytical thinking are essential.”
Tip: Acknowledge a weakness and explain the steps you’ve taken to improve.
Example:
“Earlier in my career, I often said ‘yes’ to everything, which led to being overwhelmed. I’ve since learned to manage my workload effectively using tools and setting clear expectations. This change has improved both my productivity and work quality.”
Tip: Use a specific example to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Example:
“It was the first day of my boss’s vacation when our highest-paying client threatened to leave. I spent my lunch hour addressing his concerns and brainstorming solutions. By the end of the call, he renewed his contract for another six months.”
