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 Sample answer 1 By Linda Raynier CPA, CA, Career Strategist My boss assigned me to a big project that entailed working across multiple teams. I had to collect and analyze data that would help her make an informed decision about a new service we were introducing to our customers. One of these individuals I needed to collect data from had a bit of a difficult personality. He was late to provide the data, and when he did provide it, it was incomplete or inaccurate. Without getting the right information from him I knew I wouldn't be able to complete my assignment. After I asked a few times, he agreed to have coffee with me so we could talk about the situation and I could get a better sense of what his challenges were. I asked what I could do to help make the request easier for him. He shared that he was overwhelmed, as he had multiple competing deadlines, and that there were errors and delays with all the data. We brainstormed ways that I could break down my request into more bite...

 Overview This question tests how persuasive you are. Interviewers want to see if you can make a calm, confident case for yourself, even if they’re acting skeptical. They’re looking for factual and compelling answers. This is a nerve-racking question, so make sure you're set up for success. Here are some tips that can help you do well in answering it:   Ask yourself why you think you’re qualified. Prepare for the interview by picking three or four qualifications and experiences that help them understand why you're a fit for this job.   Tell them how you’d fit in. Paint a picture of what you’d accomplish that gives you a leg up on the competition. Also, show them why you are a great match for this company by letting them see that you know about their mission, their vision, how they operate—and how you would fit into that really well. Speak authentically. How you say something is as important as what you say. So when you're sharing your successes and you're answering thes...

 When responding to this question, you want to sound humble and not like you’re arrogant or bragging. Here are some tips to help you give them a great answer.   Describe a relevant experience. If you're applying for a sales job, tell a story about a time where you helped a customer solve a problem with your solution.   Give specific details. Tell them about a time you closed a deal that helped you hit a percentage of your annual number. When you share those facts with them, it helps them visualise how effective you have been. Show them you’re a well-rounded person. For example, share a story of when you used a “soft” skill, like effective communication with a coworker, and then one about you using a technical skill, which could be anything asked for in the job description. Sample answer 1 By Gene Finley IV, Hiring Manager What I bring to the team is a strong record in relationship building.   I'm happiest when I'm engaging and strategizing about how we can help one a...

Tips Prepare for this question in advance and have a compelling story about your past experiences. Pull prominent skills from the job description. Be “SHE” (succinct, honest and engaging). Sample answer 1 By Jenny Foss, Career Strategist at linkedin-corp From a very early age I've been a problem solver. I was that kid who would take apart anything so I could see how it worked—and then try to put it back together.   As you can imagine, it drove my parents nuts. But even though I tortured my family at times, the tinkering trait has served me well in my career.   After graduating from Purdue, I was recruited into a field technician job and got paid to take apart broken packaging equipment. It was like living the dream.   That job also made me realize I'm really good with difficult customers, and that's what helped me land my current account manager role.   While I love my job and have been successful in it, it has moved me away from the manufacturing floor. Now, the rea...