Explore Indeed's interview help services: Persuasively sharing your unique strengths can advance you toward landing the job. However, we’re often afraid of sharing the wrong strengths, or talking about our strengths in a way that seems “over the top.” In this video, Holl shares advice from expert career coaches. She explains why employers ask this question, a strategy for selecting the best strength to highlight, and common mistakes that you should avoid. 00:00 Welcome 00:50 Why do employers ask about your strengths? 02:15 How to identify your strengths 04:40 How to select the most relevant strength 06:27 How to make your strength seem more valuable 07:15 How to back up your strength 08:20 How to emphasize the impact of your strength 09:55 Don't make these mistakes! 12:05 Recap Get better job matches when you complete your Indeed profile: Follow Indeed! @indeed More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world* with 580M job seeker profiles.** Indeed allows job seekers to search millions of jobs, post resumes, research companies and more in over 60 countries and 28 languages. And over employers use Indeed to find and hire new employees. For more information, visit . On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. *ComScore, Total Visits, March 2024 **Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address Create a free Indeed account: Find your next job: More career advice and resources from Indeed: List of strengths: #Indeed #interviewtips #interviewquestions