Typical interview questions for 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