Here are some of HireVue's other behavioral definitions for a novice, intermediate, and expert: They define a novice as "Disorganized and unable to pay the attention required to deliver accurate and high-quality work. Willing to 'bend the rules' in order to deliver in their job role. Dismisses the importance of their responsibilities and fails to take ownership of their performance. Tends to be lazy and careless when it comes to delivering in their job role."

An intermediate they define as "Attentive, meticulous, and careful in how they operate, delivering a thorough and high-quality job. Consistently holds themselves accountable for making principled decisions when working to meet the demand. Takes pride and accountability in delivering a high-quality output of work. Identifies and admits limitations, needed adjustments, and mistakes."

And an expert they define as someone who is "aware of other's needs and feelings, is attentive, meticulous, and careful in how they operate, delivering a thorough and high-quality job, and evaluates the impact of their work in order to improve future delivery. Holds self and others accountable for making principled decisions and addresses unethical behaviors when working to meet the demand, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality output of work."

Instead of giving a generic response, review the job posting and speak about those strengths that will present you as a good fit specific to this role. Prepare in advance. Speak enthusiastically of your passion for the job and the prospect of joining their company.

"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 Company ABC is seeking a Sales Manager who can nurture excellent team relationships, and I am confident that my interpersonal skills will be a fit."

When adverting your strengths, consider how the assessment model will categorize you in accordance with your answer. Practice your answers in advance and record yourself delivering them. Evaluate your answers, and try to categorize them according to their parameters, as detailed above. The aim is to accurately portray yourself in a way that conveys you have the right skills for this opportunity, are the right fit for this company, and are pursuing it for all the right reasons.