pice Up Your Answers
Take a look at these typical answers and how you can make them more unique.
Typical: "I am a high-energy person." This answer needs more detail.
Unique: "I am energized by challenges and problems."
Typical: "I'm a hard worker." This is the most common phrase used. It shows no imagination.
Unique: "I do whatever it takes to get the job done, sometimes working 10-hour days."
Typical: "I am a quick learner." This is an overused phrase that has lost its effectiveness.
Unique: "I can hit the ground running and come up to speed faster than anyone I know."
Typical: "I'm analytical." This is a lackluster answer that doesn't reveal much.
Unique: "I'm a wiz at analyzing data and transforming it into useful information."
Typical: "I'm very organized." This answer is understated.
Unique: "I am a person who can bring order to chaos."
Typical: "I'm reliable." This answer needs more information to get the point across.
Unique: "I pride myself on my record of never missing deadlines."
Typical: "I'm good with customers." The answer needs clarification.
Unique: "I build great relationships with customers; they always ask for me.