Do people see you as a trustworthy and honest individual?
"My friends and family rely on me heavily because I am trustworthy and honest. They can count on me to be straightforward with them and depend on me to be there when it matters most."
"Yes. People who know me always know that they can rely on me to tell them the truth."
"I lead a team of 25 individuals, so I have to be honest and trustworthy. I set the tone for the day and an overall example. I fully believe my team sees me as honest."
"Yes, my clients, co-workers, and family all see me as trustworthy and honest. I take pride in my reputation and would not have it any other way."
"It's important to me that I have a stellar reputation in the marketing world. When you call my references, they will attest to my high level of honesty and that I am a trustworthy individual."
"People see me as trustworthy and honest. I would not have it any other way. When you call my references, they will comment on my high morals and strong values. I pass these along to my students as well."
The interviewer would like to know how others see you. It is easy to say that you are trustworthy and honest, but it's best if you can back it up with a review or words from a previous supervisor.
"I am told quite often that I am an honest and trustworthy individual and you will be able to hear that directly from my supervisor when you call for a reference. I hold honesty and trustworthiness as fundamental virtues."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, people see me as honest. My previous manager did not have to give me deadlines, he asked how long I expected the task to be done and I told him honestly. If I thought it was to take longer than expected, I would tell him that and not overestimate myself. If it were to take shorted than expected, I would tell him that rather than completing the task early and dilly-dallying. If I were not trustworthy, he would enforce the deadlines based on his own judgment rather than mine.
Amanda's Feedback
Being honest and trustworthy are vital characteristics that make you a valuable team member. The example you've provided helps illustrate that you can be trusted to work autonomously and with integrity. You can enhance this answer further by talking about any new or additional leadership responsibilities, complex tasks, or compliance/quality assurance duties you've been given because you've proven to be trustworthy in the workplace.
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