ANSWER

This is one of those questions which most interviewers ask. So it is important that you are prepared to answer this question well. 

You might think "What's the big deal? This is a simple question which anybody can answer."  Well - maybe but there are a few things to keep in mind when answering this question.  Read on...

The interviewer is trying to discover both actual strength (those that you actually have) and those that you believe you have but you may not.  So be careful how you answer this question. 

One way you can answer this question is something like this: "Here are some areas in which I excel ________, _________, and _______."

Here are some more tips to consider when answering this question:

Do:

• tell the truth,
• focus on strengths which address qualifications required for the position you are interviewing for,
• provide examples of situations which demonstrate your strength(s),
• consider knowledge-based skills, transferable skills, or personal traits.

Don't:

• sound boastful (don't over brag),
• use cliché answers such as "I'm a hard worker" - these are too general,
• be shy!