"I see myself as driven, dependable, and loyal. I always have my eye on the prize and what I want to achieve; I am always ready to jump into action whenever someone needs me; I stick with a company for the long term and love to grow with one organization, and help it improve in the process. I believe that my managers would describe me this way, too."

When the interviewer asks about your work ethic, they are looking for specific examples or keywords to which they can relate. When you read the job posting or job description, do they refer to particular ethics? Talk about their values and how those align well with your personal work values.

"I am a very dedicated and loyal employee. I saw on your website that you describe your organization as honest, transparent with your funding, and you go the extra mile for your adoption clients. My work ethic is the same. I am honest, flexible, and come ready to work hard for my employer every day."