This is How You Should Answer “What are your strengths?”
One of the most common questions candidates are asked during a job interview is “What are your strengths?” Having a firm knowledge of what you can offer a potential employer will help you sell yourself, but which areas should you highlight?
Answer #1: “I’M A GOOD PROBLEM SOLVER”
From creative to technical, problem solving is a universal skill that can apply to any occupation and industry. Forty-two percent of hiring managers chose this answer as being in their top-three favorite responses.
“Compared to some other strengths, problem solving can feel like a more concrete skill that yields immediate benefits,” says Rita Murphy, spokesperson for NetQuote. “Focusing on problem solving implies that a candidate possesses secondary skills including critical thinking, strategic thinking, and leadership.”
Demonstrate your problem-solving abilities by sharing the results of the problems you solved. For example, “During my two-year stint as a client liaison, I increased customer satisfaction ratings in my department by 25%” or “In an industry known for high turnover, I retained 95% of the employees in my department during my tenure.”
