I’d like to think that one of my greatest strengths is active listening.

There have been multiple occasions where teams I’ve been part of
have pulled me aside. And told me how they appreciate feeling heard
during stressful parts of the project. And I feel strongly that active
listening is the first step in showing management skills or
communication skills. That can lead to great business outcomes.”

2. I’m always willing to learn new things

Sample answer: “In my previous job, I was put into a position where I
had to learn quickly. Instead of falling to the side because of the
pressure, I decided to embrace the challenge. Learning new things has
since become fun for me. And I have a process for embarking on new
responsibilities at work.”

7. I’m capable of taking responsibility when I make a

mistake
Sample answer: “Part of ownership and responsibility is the ability to
admit when a mistake was made. This is a strength, in my opinion. It
builds character and confidence with the team when I’m able to admit
when I did something wrong and commit to making a change.”

“One weakness that I know I have is a lack of patience. It comes from

wanting to move quickly, achieve the business goals, and continue
growing. Like my colleagues, this part of my personality can feel
uncomfortable for many people around me. And I have to remind
myself that making others feel uncomfortable, even when I have great
intentions, will not lead to success. I’ve created ways to adjust my
patience in real-time.

I believe patience is a strength that colleagues appreciate. It's not a

fun feeling to be rushed by a colleague. Or to make another colleague
feel as though they are failing you. Patience has to get properly
managed.

8. I often find myself working too many hours and

getting burnt out.
Sample answer: “Some days, I can’t put my work down. And I forget
that I’m going to have to come back to work the next day. I might
work late into the night and get incredibly passionate about a
problem. I have to remember to pace myself and think clearly.”

10. I can be overly helpful to others.

Sample answer: “I love helping others. But this can be a fault
sometimes. Depending on the personality type, someone might see
‘help’ as micromanaging or getting involved in their work. I really need
to be cautious of how I help others and what methods I used to do
that.”