Careers Service Strength based interviews

• What sort of everyday things do you enjoy doing? 
• What makes for a really good day for you?
• What do you think are the most energising things you do? 
• Tell me about a time when you think that "the real me" is most coming through.
• Do you have a vision for the future? What is it about? 
• Are you a starter or a finisher?
• What do you love to do in your spare time? 
• How would a close friend describe you? 
• What qualities would you bring to a team?
• What unique qualities can you bring to this company/role?
• Tell me about something you are particularly proud of. 

Typical weakness questions:

• What are the activities that you really dislike doing? Why is that?
• Are there things that you never seem to get done or things that you always try to avoid? What are they?
• What are the activities that drain you when you have to do them? Has it always been this way? 

Online resources:

• Identify your Strengths: use your DS login to access this Strengths Assessment
• TARGETjobs employer hub: how to excel in a strengths based interview