How to Answer “What is Your Greatest Strength” & Examples

“What is your greatest strength?” sample answer

Use these sample answers to organize your answers and practice for job interviews.

Beginner level

As an entry-level job seeker, you may not have any previous work experience to draw from, so you should consider volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or even personal projects you’ve worked on that can help you accurately showcase your greatest strengths. For example:

“My greatest strength is my organizational skills. I am the secretary of my high school’s student organization and thanks to my organizational skills, we are able to plan fundraising events effectively without feeling overwhelmed. I keep track of all the ideas and suppliers and assist the treasurer in tracking our budget and finances.”

Job candidate with some experience

When you have previous work experience, it’s easier to find concrete examples of your strengths to present to potential employers. Make it relevant to the job you are applying for and make sure there is a connection between your strengths and the job responsibilities. For example:

“I am a great communicator and persuasive. As a sales representative, I can communicate well with colleagues clearly to ensure that rules and instructions are followed and I can persuade clients to purchase products without annoying them. In fact, at my previous job, I was awarded Best Sales Representative in Q3 and Q4 because I exceeded sales targets by 20%.”

Very experienced job seeker

If you have years of industry experience, recruiters or hiring managers will ask “What is your greatest strength?” expects you to provide detailed answers that showcase your professionalism, abilities and achievements. Tie it all together with the job description and new job responsibilities. For example:

“In my nine years working as a graphic designer, I have learned that my greatest strength is my ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. When you work in a fast-paced environment, it is important to know how to manage your time and deliver great work every time. I have a proven track record of working on large campaigns, presenting to clients and providing feedback to junior graphic designers in a single day. These are skills that allow me to work well under pressure.”