How hard of a worker are you?

When responding, avoid saying you work hard enough to get by or do the minimum amount of work possible. If the interviewer feels that you do not have a strong work ethic, they may choose someone else for the position. You want to be enthusiastic in your answer and avoid coming across as nonchalant.

"I am a very hard worker and was raised by my parents to have a strong work ethic. Since I was 13 years old, I have worked after school and on the weekends to help my family after my father became disabled. I still work two jobs to support my wife and son and love physical labor. All of my past performance reviews reflect my work ethic, saying I am a reliable, hard-working tile installer who requires very little supervision to get the job done."