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You should always have a finely tuned response prepared in advance. Structure your answer around the job specification (if a post has been advertised) or what you think you would be able to offer the  \nposition/organisation (if you are applying speculatively) . Remember that the panel are not looking for the potted version of your entire career – there isn’t time for this – but rather they will be hoping that you will focus only on the aspects of your career and life experience to date that are most relevant to this position and/or this organisation. Elaborate well but succinctly.  \nFor example, you might tell the interviewers about the work-related skills and accomplishments you possess that would be an asset to the organisation/post. Describe your education and work history (be brief) . If there’s time and, if relevant, mention one or two personal character traits and describe how the traits helped you accomplish a task at school or work e.g.“I would describe myself as a self-starter. At Acme Corporation, there was a problem with   so I created a new inventory system (give details) that reduced expenses 30%”. If you have a recent degree and not a lot of employment experience you might give a simpler example:  \ne.g. “I have enjoyed working with computers since I was nine years old and have always been adept as using them. Throughout school, friends and relatives were always asking me for help with their computer problems, so no one was surprised when I chose computing as a career”  \nYour answer might go on to explain how in college, you discovered you wanted to concentrate your studies on a specific field; how your internships or work experience influenced you or led you in a certain direction and how you have come to decide that you want to work for this particular organisation. You may also describe why you would be an asset to this organisation.  \nHow would your best friend describe you?  \nThink “how would my best friend describe me to a prospective employer?” This is one method employers use to ask about your strengths and weaknesses although very often they will just ask you about these directly. Mention only your strengths unless asked specifically about weaknesses and elaborate where you can.  \ne.g. “My best friend would probably say that my three greatest strengths are my leadership capability, my communication skills and my organisational ability. I have shown these strengths through…”  \ne.g.“I have the ability to train and motivate people. At Acme Co., employee turnover was very high, so I”  (give details of what you did to increase turnover, train and motivate employees, etc.)  \nYour weaknesses/areas for improvement  \nIt is best to give examples of weaknesses that you have had but that you have taken proactive measures to overcome. Try and avoid clichéd answers like ‘I work too hard’ or ‘I find it difficult to delegate’. Also avoid giving examples of weaknesses that might be an integral part of the job. 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