How to Answer: How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Siemens job interview.
4. How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
How you perceive yourself may differ from how others perceive you. Keep your answers consistent. How you answer this question will give the interviewer insight into your self-awareness and how you identify your self-assessment and growth opportunities.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 4th, 2022
How to Answer
It is always best to support your reply with a real-life example. Talk to the interviewer about your level of attentiveness when it comes to details on the job. If this is one of your strengths, offer examples of how your attention to detail benefitted the team
Written by Kevin Downey on February 4th, 2022
What NOT to Say
Avoid self-deprecation. Even if you don't consider attention to detail one of your strengths, focus on others' perceptions of you. Describe how your team members would positively describe your importance to the team.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 4th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"My co-workers would describe my attention to detail as very strong. I can point out spelling discrepancies in communication, and l notice the small things. I look at the big-picture as well, but I've always had a knack for the details. My attention to detail was a point of conversation in my last performance review. My manager was pleased with the level of detail I put into a large project recently. I put a lot of pride into my work, and it shows in everything I do."
Written by Kevin Downey on February 4th, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"I think they'd say my attention to detail is about average, but they'd follow that up with how I'm the go-to clutch player everyone wants on their team. Any time our department is divided into groups for multiple projects, everyone fights for me to be on their team because of my cheerful disposition and the speed and accuracy of my work. I motivate those who are working around me. No one ever said you can't have a good time and get the job done all at the same time."
Written by Kevin Downey on February 4th, 2022