| All successful job interviews are based around a | | | | will add much needed proof to your claims. |
| certain structure. This structure allows hiring managers | | | | Let's look at some other strengths that you might want |
| to pick up on all of the main characteristics that will | | | | to consider... |
| determine whether you are suitable for the position. | | | | Strengths That Are Based On Work Skills |
| One of the most predominant of these characteristics | | | | These are actual hands on strengths such as: |
| is your strengths. | | | | - Being able to type 60 words per minute, |
| Strengths are so broad that you can literally use any | | | | - Being able to solve technical problems |
| example, either in employment or personally outside of | | | | - Being able to organize your daily tasks |
| work. The great thing about talking about your | | | | - Being able to communicate effectively |
| strengths in an interview is that you can use non-work | | | | Emotional and mental strengths |
| examples to cover up lack of experience or skills. | | | | Strengths can also be represented in your mental |
| Ultimately, the employer is trying to ascertain whether | | | | attitude. Some examples of this would be: |
| you have the personality, attitude and capability to do | | | | - Being able to handle stressful situations |
| the job in question. Therefore, skills can be learned but | | | | - Being able to motivate yourself |
| strengths are long term developments...meaning that if | | | | - Being able to work well in a team |
| you don't have any strengths when applying for the | | | | - Being able to cope with negativity and remain positive |
| job (in any capacity) then you're going to be far less | | | | - Being able to stay calm under pressure |
| desirable than your competitors. | | | | Essentially, these are just a fraction of possible |
| Here's a few tips to identify your strengths when | | | | strengths you might posses. These types of strengths |
| asked this potentially make or break question during an | | | | will always be welcomed with open arms in any job |
| interview... | | | | application. Providing you take the time to prepare |
| Identifying Your Strengths | | | | some examples (which the employer might actually |
| Start by asking friends and family what they would | | | | ask you for), then you stand a great chance of getting |
| describe as your strengths as a person. Then ask | | | | one step closer to winning that dream job. |
| your current employer for a more professional | | | | Remember, every individual has their own strengths |
| approach. | | | | based on a unique combination of skills and mental |
| Finally, simply look over achievements you've made in | | | | attitude. Try to think beyond the obvious strengths you |
| your life and identify what strengths were required to | | | | have, such as the example above, and think of key |
| make those particular achievements. This way, not | | | | characteristics that people see in you above anyone |
| only will you identify some of your best strengths | | | | else... |
| (whether it be anything from positivity to typing skills...), | | | | ...because these are the strengths that will also set you |
| but you will also have a clear example to give which | | | | apart in your job interview too. |