Many who've had this question posed to them wonder if they've already conversed with their previous employer. Therefore, this question often tests how well you cope with stress in real time. If this question makes a candidate nervous, it raises questions about how truthful their presentation has been.

When you answer this question, draw from your last performance review and offer something positive they've said about you. When considering offering a growth opportunity they've identified in a previous performance review, choose something that also serves as a strength, such as being too much of a perfectionist or being too hard on yourself when you slip up. Advertise your merits and try to remain consistent in your answers and how you present and perceive yourself.