Focus on reviewing the job announcement before your interview and use three skills listed in the job description, essentially describing the institution's ideal candidate. When you describe three skills needed as a Juvenile Correction Officer mentioned in the job description, the interviewer will see that you have the qualities they are looking for. Be sure to say why these skills are essential to your profession.

Institutions are typically particular about the core qualities they are seeking in a candidate, so you want to show the interviewer you have the skills they need. Avoid using skills not mentioned in the job description as your top three skills. If you describe other skills the organization is not looking for, they may pass you over for another candidate.

"After working as a Juvenile Correction Officer for three years, I believe the top three skills one needs in this profession are communication skills, compassion, and crisis intervention skills. Written and verbal communication is essential when writing reports, documenting evidence, and speaking with offenders and their families. Excellent Juvenile Correction Officers are compassionate and understanding of offenders' situations and patient when intervening in crises."