If I were to ask one of your current coworkers to describe you in three words, what would they say?

Remember to scan the job posting for the personality traits they are seeking in a candidate. Align your response with one or more of those traits if they describe you well. For example, a company may seek individuals who can pivot easily, and answering with 'agile' or 'flexible' would demonstrate your alignment with those values.

"It might depend on who you ask, but I think my coworkers would agree that I am 'reliable' because I chase whatever I am assigned with determination and deliver whatever I am assigned. They would also say I am 'direct' because it is my natural communication style. Finally, I think they would say that I am 'light-hearted.' I like to work hard, and I try to inspire others to do the same. However, I enjoy a positive and vulnerable environment in which my teams and I laugh often and do not take ourselves too seriously."