This is How You Should Answer “What are your strengths?”
Answer #4: “I’M HONEST”
In a day where transparency is becoming more valued, honesty is an important strength for any position; 21% of hiring managers like to hear this in candidates.
“Hiring managers want to know that you will be trustworthy in your position,” says Murphy. “It can be difficult to maintain a workplace that fosters integrity, especially in heavily competitive industries. If the person is going to be in a management role, it is even more important to have demonstrable honest skills.”
To demonstrate your honesty, consider sharing a time when you made a mistake and how you resolved it. “The hiring manager will be able to grasp the applicant’s ability to handle difficult situations, and honestly interpret their response and the ability to learn from it,” says Murphy.
