In this blog we will teach you how to answer one of the hardest interview questions there is – and that question is, DESCRIBE YOURSELF in 3 WORDS!
This is such a tough question to answer, because which 3 words do you use to impress the hiring manager?
Well, if you have an interview coming up soon for any role or company, keep reading, because we will give you the BEST POSSIBLE ANSWER!
DON’T SAY THIS!
“Describe myself in 3 words? Ooh, that’s a good question… I’m not sure really… I would say hard-working, happy, and professional!”
So, that was a terrible answer to the interview question, DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS. It was bad because not only did we not have a clue which 3 words to use, demonstrating a lack of self-awareness, but we also used 3 words that wouldn’t impress any employer.
WHY is the hiring manager asking you the tough interview question, DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS!”
Well, they want to assess two things:
1. Your level of self-awareness
2. Whether you can ADD VALUE to their team.
If you can describe yourself accurately in 3 words, it shows you are aware of your strengths and what you can bring to their team. That is why it is so important not to hesitate when answering the question.
14 POWERFUL WORDS TO USE WHEN ANSWERING THE QUESTION, “DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS”
WORD #1. DYNAMIC
If you are DYNAMIC, it means you get things done quickly, take responsibility, have a positive attitude, and are energetic. Dynamic people are great to have in a team because of their enthusiasm.
WORD #2. ACCOUNTABLE
People who are ACCOUNTABLE can be relied upon to get their work done to exacting standards, and when something goes wrong, they are the first to take action to resolve it.
WORD #3. SELF-DISCIPLINED
A SELF-DISCIPLINED employee will organize their work without being asked to, and they prioritize tasks based on the team’s needs.
WORD #4. HONORABLE
Somebody who is HONORABLE is honest, fair, transparent, and they believe in doing the right thing. An honourable person will never let their employer down, and they will be a great role model for the company.
WORD #5. FORWARD-THINKING
A FORWARD-THINKING employee will always look at the wider picture, focus on the long-term goals, and learn about new technologies that help the company stay at the forefront of the industry.
WORD #6. VERSATILE
If you are VERSATILE, it means you are flexible, can turn your hand to most things, and will carry out tasks outside of your job description when needed to help the organization.
WORD #7. FRIENDLY
Every hiring manager wants to hire someone who’s FRIENDLY. If you are naturally a friendly, positive, and supportive co-worker, you should definitely consider using the word FRIENDLY when describing yourself in your interview.
WORD #8. TRUSTWORTHY
Trust comes at the top of a hiring manager’s wish list when hiring a candidate for a job. TRUSTWORTHY employees can be left alone to get their work done, they don’t complain, and they act as great role models for the company brand when dealing with customers and clients.
WORD #9. COURAGEOUS
If you are a COURAGEOUS employee, you are more likely to take calculated risks, be the first to volunteer for unpopular or difficult tasks, and you will take ownership of the toughest challenges whenever they occur.
WORD #10. AMBITIOUS
AMBITIOUS employees are more likely to do a great job for their employer because they want to progress in the organization. This means they will do as much work as they can, say yes most of the time, and seek ways to develop themselves so they are more valuable to the team.
WORD #11. COLLABORATIVE
Someone who is COLLABORATIVE understands the importance of teamwork. They work closely with their co-workers to find ways to complete tasks and projects quickly, and work additional hours if needed to assist the organization.
WORD #12. SELFLESS
SELFLESS employees don’t have an agenda, and they are more concerned about the needs and wishes of others. Selfless co-workers are a dream to work with because they do all they can to achieve the team’s goals.
WORD #13. THOROUGH
Someone who is THOROUGH has strong attention to detail skills, they check their work periodically, and do all they can to deliver everything to the highest of standards.
WORD #14. ANALYTICAL
All teams need people who are ANALYTICAL. An analytical person gathers as much information as possible and assesses it before making decisions. They are usually right in the decisions they make, and that’s great for an employer!
EXAMPLE ANSWER
“I would describe myself in 3 words as SELF-DISCIPLINED, ANALYTICAL, and VERSATILE. Being self-disciplined means I take ownership of tasks and duties and prioritize them to meet the needs of my team. I am ANALYTICAL which means I will gather information and facts before making important decisions. Finally, I am VERSATILE, which means you can rely on me to carry out tasks outside of my job description and work in different teams or departments to help with challenging projects as and when required.”
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