Listen to the Conversation
Interviewer: How would you describe yourself?
Greg: I would say that I am a very friendly person who is easy to work with, but I would say that I am not very talkative. I prefer to listen rather than speak.
Interviewer: How do you think that affects your relationships with co-workers?
Greg: I think it helps me create strong relationships with co-workers. My co-workers seem to like me because I listen to their ideas and feelings.
Interviewer: Would you feel comfortable leading a meeting or giving a sales presentation?
Greg: Of course. I said that I am quiet, but I am not shy. I feel comfortable talking with other people and speaking in public. I just think that it is very important to be a good listener.
Interviewer: I agree with that and I am glad to hear that you feel comfortable speaking in public because giving presentations is a big part of this position.
Patterns and Examples
I would say that I am ____________________. I ____________________.
- I would say that I am productive and driven to succeed. I take pride in achieving the goals that I have set or that my company has set for me.
- I would say that I am persuasive and trustworthy. I think these two traits have helped me produce successful results in my previous two positions.
I am someone who ____________________. I am ____________________.
- I am someone who always produces high-quality work. I am dedicated to my position, and I do not want to submit any work that is not great.
- I am someone who is driven to help build something that is bigger than myself. I am not worried about individual achievements. I am focused on helping my company.
I am a person who ____________________. I ____________________.
- I am a person who not only meets my company’s expectations but regularly exceeds them. I do not just want to do a good job. I want to do a great job.
- I am a person who loves helping people. I know that the perfect job for me is working in customer service where I can help people every day.
