This question seems like a softball
lob, but be prepared. You don't want to come across as egotistical or arrogant.
Neither is this a time to be humble.
BEST ANSWER: You know that your
key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs
before you answer questions. And from Question 1, you know how to do this.
Prior
to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest
strengths. You should also have, a specific example or two, which illustrates
each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive
achievements.
You
should, have this list of your greatest strengths and corresponding examples
from your achievements so well committed to memory that you can recite them
cold after being shaken awake at 2:30AM.
Then,
once you uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs, you can choose
those achievements from your list that best match up.
As a
general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see
in their employees are:
1.
A proven track record as an achiever...especially if your achievements match up with the employer's greatest
wants and needs.
2.
Intelligence...management "savvy".
3.
Honesty...integrity...a decent human being.
4.
Good fit with corporate culture...someone to feel
comfortable with...a team player who meshes well with interviewer's team.
5.
Likeability...positive attitude...sense of humor.
6.
Good communication skills.
7.
Dedication...willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve
excellence.
8.
Definiteness of purpose...clear goals.
9.
Enthusiasm...high level of motivation.
10.
Confident...healthy...a leader.