You’re in a job interview and the interviewer asks you about your greatest challenge. How do you respond?

3 How to choose a challenge?

The challenge you choose should be relevant to the job you’re applying for, and ideally, something that happened recently. It should also be something that you successfully resolved or learned from, not something that is still ongoing or unresolved. Avoid choosing a challenge that was caused by your own fault, negligence, or poor performance, or that involved a conflict with a colleague or a boss. Instead, focus on a challenge that was external, unexpected, or beyond your control, but that you managed to overcome with your skills and initiative.

4 How to avoid common pitfalls?

When answering this question, it is important to avoid being too vague or general; instead, use specific details and facts to make your answer more credible and engaging. Additionally, you should avoid being too negative or defensive; focus on the positive aspects of the challenge and what you learned from it. Similarly, don’t be too humble or modest; highlight your achievements and skills without bragging or exaggerating. Finally, aim for a balance between brevity and completeness. Your answer should be around two to three minutes long, depending on the level of detail and complexity of the challenge.

5 How to highlight your strengths?

Highlighting your strengths in an interview is best done by aligning them with the requirements and expectations of the job and the company. To do this, research the job description, company values, and industry trends beforehand. Identify the skills and qualities that are most relevant and desirable for the role and the company, then choose a challenge that showcases those skills and qualities. Additionally, emphasize the impact and value of your actions and results - such as saving time, money, or resources - to make sure they are quantified and highlighted.