How would your peers describe you?
This is another opportunity for you to celebrate your skills. You can reference examples from previous positions, or past comments from prior managers. You want to highlight your strengths while allowing your unique personality to shine through. It is best to answer this question as honestly as possible but be confident in how you interact in a professional environment. Ultimately you want to find the right fit for a position, and allowing the hiring manager to really see your personality will increase your chances for success.
"I have been lucky enough to work with some great people and had wonderful mentors. I have been described as outgoing, dedicated, and a team player. I make it a point to get to know my coworkers and look for common ground with my peers. My prior manager described me as passionate about patient care and willing to go the extra mile for a patient while still balancing the workload effectively."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
They would describe me as hardworking and attentive to details.
Stephanie's Feedback
Being hardworking and detail-oriented are very positive qualities, but I suggest developing this response a bit more. What sets you apart from others who identify as hardworking and attentive? Is there a specific example of how these qualities show up in your work?
