Avoid overused generic responses such as, "I am an excellent communicator," or "I am a hard worker." The decision-makers want to see how you stand out from other candidates.

Your strengths can be skills or qualities that help you overcome difficult circumstances or accomplish challenging tasks. Consider including:

- Hard skills such as technical expertise or project management skills
- Soft skills such as time management and critical thinking
- Personality traits such as being adaptable, kind, and self-sufficient
- Knowledge-based skills such as speaking multiple languages

Instead of giving a generic response, speak about your strengths that will make you good at this specific role with Edward Jones. When deciding which strengths to mention, it's essential to carefully review the job posting to uncover the company/department's greatest needs. Then, you can talk about which strengths you possess that align with those needs.

Here is a 4-step approach to help you prepare a response:

1) Look through Edward Jones' job posting, website, social media posts, and other online resources.

2) As you comb through these resources, write down which strengths you believe the company/department needs most in a team member.

3) Go through your list and consider which of those strengths you possess. Pick out 3-5 strengths that will ensure your success in the job and with Edward Jones in general.

4) Draft a response highlighting the strengths you chose from your list. Tie these strengths into Edward Jones' needs and support your answer with an example from your professional history.

The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes 3-5 questions. Depending on Edward Jones' parameters, the HireVue platform will typically give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to 2 minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.

"My greatest strengths include my ability to boost the confidence of my team members. I like to excite the team at the beginning of the day with my enthusiastic, go-getter attitude. I am also self-aware and a mindful listener, which helps me gain the trust of my team. I easily relate to others and get to know them and their needs. My employee retention rates are the second-highest in my company due to these interpersonal strengths. I understand that Edward Jones is seeking a manager who can nurture excellent team relationships, and I am confident that my interpersonal skills will be a fit."