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Okay, so you nailed your application and got invited to the interview.
Great job!
After doing a quick internet search on preparing responses for an interview, you realize one of the most common questions asked is "What are your strengths? "
So...where do you begin?
Brainstorm
Write down at least 10 strengths you have that relate to the position you are interviewing for.
This could be for a job, school, volunteer work, etc.
Don't be humble! Now is your time to shine!
Quiz
Angie has always wanted to be a librarian, and she has an interview for her dream job. What strength should Angie discuss?
While all those strengths are wonderful and could be used for other job interviews, Angie's strong organizational skills are most related to the librarian role.
Narrow Down Your List
Narrow your list down to your top 3 strengths that you feel comfortable discussing.
In most scenarios, you won't be asked to name all your strengths, but having 3 allows you to be prepared under pressure.
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Include Examples
For each item on your list, include one example or story from your past experience to help illustrate your strengths.
Take Action
Now that you have your list of top strengths...
This Byte has been authored by
Andreea Sandu
First Time Rumie Volunteer