Would you describe yourself as a detail-oriented person?

If you have a letter of recommendation or performance review from a previous employer that describes your attention to detail, let the interviewer know when responding to this question. When a former employer or supervisor comments on your attention to detail, it carries more weight than when you describe yourself. If you do not have a letter or performance review, give an example of why you consider yourself a detail-oriented person.

To be considered for the position, you want to avoid saying that you are not detail-oriented. The interviewer does not want to hire an intern that may miss the smallest details or whose work may need correcting. If minor details are missed, it could cost the company money and time.

"Yes, I would describe myself as detail-oriented. I have a letter of recommendation from my previous employer who complimented me on my attention to detail. I worked as a barista, and my employer said I was one of the few employees who remembered every customer's name and their usual order. I have a copy of the letter if you would like it for your files."