Strengths
“What do you consider your strengths?”
■“I have several strengths I can bring to this job. First of all
my background—experience and education—are a
perfect fit for this position. Second, I have excellent written
and oral communication skills. And last, I am very flexible
and adaptable to new situations.”
■“One of the strongest points is my ability to work with a
diversity of people. Regardless of the situation, I have the
ability to adapt and work under any circumstances. In my
last job I worked in a small room with 13 people all
speaking various languages, and still managed to stay
focused.”
■“My strength is my ability to remain calm in chaotic
situations. I have had to keep my cool in every job I have
ever held. Fast-paced environments are no longer a
challenge to me; they are a way of life. I manage to stay
centered no matter what is happening, and as a result the
people around me feel calmer.”
“What skill has been praised or rewarded in your past
jobs?”
■“I have an outstanding record of error-free calculations
for my customers. When it comes to money, people don’t
like mistakes. I pride myself on my ability to be very detail-
oriented when it comes to figures.”
■“A major strength of mine is my ability to forecast
expenditures for budget planning. This has been very
important in my success and has kept various managers
within their spending limits.”
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