How to Answer: What is your best personal trait?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Walgreens job interview.
24. What is your best personal trait?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to learn more about who you are and what you would contribute to their teams. They want to make sure you are a good fit. As they advertise on their careers page, "We've created an environment of care that helps our people grow and encourages them to make a real difference in the lives of the patients and customers they serve every day." Think about the one thing that people repeatedly commend you for, and this is your answer to this question! Start by sharing that one trait and tell the interviewer that people often tell you this is your strength. It is best to align your best personal attribute with one described in the job description.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 19th, 2023
Focus Your Answer On
This question is similar to asking what you consider your greatest strength. Suppose the job description says the agency seeks a candidate with retail experience and strong communication and analytical skills to work in a leadership position. In that case, describe your best personal trait as your communication, analytical, or leadership skills. Focus on using a keyword from the job description so the interviewer can see that you have one of the qualities they are looking for in their ideal candidate.
Written by Krista Wenz on May 3rd, 2022
What to Avoid
Most job descriptions use several keywords to describe the qualities they are looking for in their ideal candidate. The interviewer wants to hear that your most remarkable personal trait is a quality they seek in a candidate and that you will benefit the company if hired. Avoid using a trait that is not in the job announcement or unrelated to the job you are interviewing for.
Written by Krista Wenz on May 3rd, 2022
Entry Level Example
"I'd say it is my burning desire for personal growth. I keep challenging myself to be a better person and professional, and I consider myself a very emotionally intelligent, natural-born leader. This is why I am interested in eventually growing into a leadership position at Walgreens."
Written by Kevin Downey on February 19th, 2023
Answer Example
"My best trait is my ability to relate to people. My coworkers often mention that they admire this trait. I enjoy helping people and look forward to the opportunity to do so with your company."
Written by Rachelle Enns