You might have been asked the “What are your strengths?”⁣ question in an interview at one point or even in a meeting with management. ⁣
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Many struggle to know how to answer this question either due to a lack of preparation, a desire to appear ‘humble’ or simply not knowing what to say beyond the strength itself… ⁣
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“One of my strengths is that I’m a great listener…” ⁣
*Blank stare with awkward silence*⁣
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This question is a brilliant opportunity for you to highlight your talents and achievements that demonstrate how you’re the best fit for a role or to establish and reinforce your credibility. ⁣
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It helps to remember a simple formula.⁣
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Share:⁣
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1⃣ What you mean by the strength,⁣
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2⃣ How you ’live’ it, and⁣
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3⃣ Why it matters (to the company / team).⁣
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And then of course you share a specific and relevant reallife example demonstrating the strength in action.⁣
A great tip is to then end with the impact of your demonstrated strength in the example you shared, e.g. “I managed to deliver a high quality project well ahead of schedule.”⁣
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How about you Do you struggle with answering this question? ⁣
Do you have any tips for what else to include?⁣
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⁣#shorts

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