Would you describe yourself as a detail-oriented person?

If you have a letter of recommendation or performance review from a previous employer that describes your attention to detail, let the interviewer know when responding to this question. When a former employer or supervisor comments on your attention to detail, it carries more weight than when you describe yourself. If you do not have a letter or performance review, give an example of why you consider yourself a detail-oriented person.

To be considered for the position, avoid saying that you are not detail-oriented. The interviewer does not want to hire a tax revenue officer who may miss the smallest details or whose work may need correcting. If minor details are missed, it could cost the agency money and its reputation.

"Yes, I would describe myself as detail-oriented. I pride myself on catching even the slightest of errors in reports and remembering the smallest details when interviewing taxpayers. My attention to detail has helped uncover accounting errors that even my colleagues had missed."