Great job with the common sentences starters and using so much language from the lesson. And I think this is very true of you. I would like to help others. Is that what you wanted to say? Useful adjectives to describe your personality. Lesson by Annemarie. Sentence Starters for Conversations on Personality in English.
I have … Example: I have a great sense for what other people really need or want, which helps me in my sales position. To be honest, I can get a bit hangry. Are you ready to answer this question? The opposite would be an extrovert. An extrovert is easily social and gets energy from spending time with other people. A wallflower noun is a person who is shy; someone who often sits or stands away from the center of attention at a party; someone who is solitary.
To thrive verb is to prosper or be successful. Synonyms include to flourish, to grow, to prosper, to shine, or to succeed.
The opposite is someone who talks too much — in a way that is inappropriate or annoying. A person like this might be described as a bigmouth, windbag, or gossip.
Note: these are all very negative and informal ways to describe someone. Determined adjective means someone who has reached a decision and is resolved to that decision. Synonyms include driven, steadfast, purposeful, persistent, resolved, or stubborn. Note: stubborn has a slightly negative feeling to it and assumes someone is inflexible. Goal-driven or, more often, goal-oriented adjective means someone focused and motivated by goals; someone who is compelled to reach their goals.
Stubborn adjective is similar to determined but with a more negative connotation, it assumes someone is inflexible or unwilling to change. Synonyms include rigid, unyielding, obstinate, or headstrong.
Antonyms include agreeable, amenable, flexible. Help someone out. Easy-going adjective means relaxed and casual. Synonyms include laid-back, easy-go-lucky, low-pressure, or mellow. Antonyms include rigid, strict, high-strung, or uptight. Crack jokes. To crack a joke is a collocation that means to tell a sudden or striking joke Get along. To get along is a phrasal verb that means to be or to remain on friendly terms with someone.
Life of the party. To be the life of the party is an idiom. It means a person who is lively; someone who makes events fun; someone who is at the center of attention. Related words include gregarious, social, sociable, or outgoing. The opposite might be a wallflower, which was used in the first story. Diligent adjective means someone who gives steady, focused, energetic effort.
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A good answer is based on the understanding of why the question is asked. First, your answer must start with a simple and clear characteristic. You need to use a descriptive word that fits your personality and highlights your suitability for the job. Below are some good, descriptive characteristics you could use:.
For example, some negative words to avoid include:. As much as you want to opt for positive and engaging words that outline your fit for the role and the company culture, you always have to remain authentic. For example, you could explain how the action manifests itself in your behavior.
You could say something like:. When my previous team was laid off, I created a group for us to get together and seek new jobs as a collective group — helping each other along the way.
You could also mention who might have mentioned you possess this characteristic. Perhaps your boss or colleagues have often complimented you on acting a certain way.
The key is to give a bit more background and insight into why you picked this particular trait or characteristic. It might not always be laid out in that fashion; you might also hear the question asked like this:. The first thing to do is create a list of five to ten traits that best describe you. Remember to keep the above tips in mind and focus on positive and engaging terms. These traits should be authentic and you ideally want to narrow them down with these three things in mind:.
By using those three guidelines as help, you should get a list of characters to mention. After each character, you also want to write a short example, in-depth explanation and proof of having the trait. Now as mentioned, you might hear the question presented in slightly different ways. Then go back to the job description and company culture information and circle those adjectives and phrases on your list that are also mentioned here or relate to your traits.
You can then examine what else is mentioned in the job description and think whether your traits and unmentioned characteristics would relate to them. You should then ask around from colleagues or friends what they think.
Do they relate to the role? You can add these to your list and compile a final list of around five to ten adjectives and phrases to describe you. However, they will also support your chances of performing well in the role and the company, ensuring you use the opportunity to highlight your fit for the job. When you are compiling your answer, you need to avoid making a few obvious mistakes.
And read on for more tips to help you craft your answer. In addition to outlining what hard skills are required for the position, job descriptions typically list what attributes or personality traits employers are looking for candidates to possess. Thus, Fusaro says your best approach is to select three core soft skills and share short stories that illustrate how these characteristics have served you well at past jobs. At my last job I took over a department that had high turnover.
I was able to improve retention by offering flexible work schedules, providing a comfortable work environment, and praising employees for their achievements. When we fell behind on a big project last year, I offered to stay late and helped us meet our deadline. A recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management found that employers actually care more about soft skills than they do technical abilities like reading comprehension and mathematics.
It also revealed the 15 soft skills employers commonly look for in entry-level job seekers. In turn, weaving a few of these skills into your answer can make you a more attractive candidate:. I love meeting new people and learning about their lives and their backgrounds. I can almost always find common ground with strangers, and I like making people feel comfortable in my presence. I find this skill is especially helpful when kicking off projects with new clients.
While you can teach people management skills, some people naturally take on the role of a leader in group settings. Employers often seek natural leaders for leadership and non-leadership positions because they set a good example and can boost team morale. In my last two roles, I was promoted to leadership positions after less than a year with the company. Related: Leadership Skills: Definitions and Examples. A results-oriented candidate is someone who keeps the end goal in mind and knows which resources it will take to get there.
Employers know when they hire someone who is results-oriented, they will do whatever it takes to get the job done. I find this pressure inspiring and a great motivator for the rest of the team.
In fact, over the past year, I was able to help my team shorten our average product time to market by two weeks.
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