What are three words that best describe you?
Share three words that describe you best and a brief anecdote that highlights those qualities in you. Take this opportunity to describe your unique strengths and skillset so the interviewer can get to know you.
The interviewer wants to get to know you on a deeper level. Your answer will help them get to know you better and allow them to learn about your strengths and how this role could suit you.
"Three words that describe me best are optimistic, committed, and relational. I have a warm demeanor, and my instinct is to remain positive. I believe the best in other people and look on the bright side of things. I am loyal to my commitments and truly give my all to the things I care most about. I also value building relationships and learning about people and their stories. I learn so much from conversing and working with other people."
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Anonymous Answer
I am positive, motivated, and trustworthy. I am a person who will always look on the bright side and who works hard to ensure a positive and productive working environment. I am someone who is easy to talk to and can easily gain peoples' trust which is key in a sales role, where asking questions and listening actively enables you to understand individual needs and adapt offers accordingly.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! You have picked three wonderful qualities to mention about yourself, all of which are relevant to the role too. You might consider adding a final sentence to tie everything up along the lines of: 'I'm fully confident that these qualities of mine will help me to excel within this role.'
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