In a work context, your strengths allow you to complete your to-do list, understand client needs, and apply what you have learned in your training. Talk to the interviewer about a couple of your strengths and why those will help you succeed in this role. When discussing your weakness, your goal is to turn that weakness into a strength. Think about self-assessments you may have done and see if any of those growth opportunities can be applied to your answer.

How you perceive yourself may differ from how others perceive you, including the person interviewing you. Remain conscious of your body language throughout the interview process. Make sure your answers remain consistent with how you present yourself. Keep your answers varied but consistent. Remain professional and strategic in your answers.

"I think my greatest strength is my eagerness to please, but my greatest weakness is not being great as saying no. In the past, I've bitten off more than I can chew and struggled with how to communicate 'no' functionally. Since then, I learned that not communicating what's possible within my well-managed time and taking on more than I can lead me to underperform. I've gotten a handle on this. But being a people person who is not easily offended and rarely takes things personally, saying no can be hard for me. This trait is something of a strength and weakness. I'm starting to learn how to strike a harmonious balance between the two."