“On the surface being asked to describe your personality appears to be a straightforward interview question, but if you answer too hastily, you may end up sounding like every other candidate. You must think about what makes you unique and how you can make yourself stand out and be remembered

Interviewers ask this question for a couple of reasons: to hear where you place the emphasis in your description and to see how quickly and creatively you can think on the spot. Don’t give the interviewer the same answers everybody else gives. Think about new ways to get your message across and sell yourself.

Spice Up Your Answers

Take a look at these typical answers and how you can make them more unique

Typical: “I am a high-energy person.” This answer needs more detail.

Unique: “I am energized by challenges and problems.”

Typical: “I’m a hard worker.” This is the most common phrase used. It shows no imagination

Unique: “I do whatever it takes to get the job done, sometimes working 10-hour days.”

Typical: “I am a quick learner.” This is an overused phrase that has lost its effectiveness.

Unique: “I can hit the ground running and come up to speed faster than anyone I know.”

Typical: “I’m analytical.” This is a lackluster answer that doesn’t reveal much

Unique: “I’m a wiz at analyzing data and transforming it into useful information.”

Typical: “I’m very organized.” This answer is understated.

Unique: “I am a person who can bring order to chaos.”

Typical: “I’m reliable.” This answer needs more information to get the point across.

Unique: “I pride myself on my record of never missing deadlines.”

Typical: “I’m good with customers.” The answer needs clarification.

Unique: “I build great relationships with customers; they always ask for me.”

Scripting Exercise

Describing your personality is like writing ads for a product. What makes you unique? Are you the type of person who would fit into this organization? Your job is to convince your interviewer that you have the perfect personality for the position.

Make a list of personality traits that describe you. Determine the qualities you would like the interviewer to remember after the interview. Incorporate some of the same words used in the job posting.

For example, if the job listing reads: “Must have five or more years’ experience managing a diverse population of employees,” you might say to the interviewer:

“I am a person who values other people’s qualities and contributions. My employees would tell you that I am a fair manager who listens when they have something to say.”

The more specific you are with your answer, the better your chances of leaving a lasting impression. Interviewers talk to several candidates in a single day. What will make you memorable?

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The transition from civilian life to military life is a steep step, and there has to be some excellent policies in place to turn boys and girls to soldiers.  I have always respected the military’s ability to do this.  To take hundreds of individuals, all seeking their own purpose and turn them into one unit with one purpose.  This is a feat not to be overlooked.  It takes discipline and excellent trainers to create a unit of this nature.

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When you stop and think about it, it truly is amazing.  The sad part is that there are many in this great country who take for granted the freedoms that are given to them because of our military.  There are those who have the right to speak or protest because of what the military does for our freedom.  It’s a very thankless job.  And a good soldier knows it.  He is not looking for glory or accolades.  He serves because it is his duty.

Well, I just want to say thank you.  Thank you to all the brave men and women who fight for this country and lay down their lives for our protection.  Thank you to those who go where civilians would not dare.  Thank for being brave and thank you for being strong.

There are many ways to try to say thank you to your soldier.  You can tell them thank you.  You can write them cards, give them a hug, or send them an instant message or email.  You can buy them gifts.  Sure, there are all kinds of military gifts out there.  We personally think our military rings make great gifts, because they are a constant reminder of a way for you to say thank you to your soldier.  But probably the best thank you that you can give a soldier is to enjoy your freedom.  Live out life to the most, and don’t take for granted the sacrifices our brave men and women have made.

“Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who commanded the International Security and Assistance Force in Afghanistan until brought down by a controversial article in Rolling Stone magazine, retired Friday evening in a bittersweet ceremony at Fort McNair near Washington, DC.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey said McChrystal was “a remarkable Soldier and leader [with] a truly remarkable career in both peace and war,” and Defense Secretary Robert Gates called him “one of the finest men-at-arms this country has ever produced.”

McChrystal acknowledged to the 400-plus troops, family members, friends, and officials that timing of his retirement was not his idea.

“Look, this has the potential to be an awkward and sad occasion,” he said. “My service did not end as I would have wished.”

McChrystal was recalled from Afghanistan in June and subsequently fired on the heels of a Rolling Stone article that that included quotes – most from members of his staff – that spoke disparagingly of Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and other administration officials. McChrystal was replaced by Army Gen. David Petraeus, the general largely credited with turning around the war in Iraq in 2007 who went on to be commander of U.S. Central Command.”

“U.S. officials say the military has sent the White House a recommendation to award the Medal of Honor to a Soldier for bravery in Afghanistan, which could make him the first living recipient since the Vietnam War.

The military says the Army Soldier ran through a hail of enemy fire to repel Taliban fighters in a 2007 battle, saving the lives of a half dozen other men. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity and declined to name the Soldier because he is still under consideration for the honor.

The nation’s highest award for valor has been awarded only six times in the nine years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq - and all were awarded posthumously.”

“U.S. President Barack Obama accepted the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal during a brief meeting at the White House today after a magazine article attributed incendiary comments to him and his staff about the conduct of the war in Afghanistan and some of the civilian leaders who manage it.”

“The president announced in a brief statement from the Rose Garden that he had nominated Central Command’s top officer, Gen. David Petraeus, to succeed McChrystal.”

Our hope is that this disruption will not impact the war negatively.  That our fighting men and women will prevail and they will accomplish the goal that our country has asked them to do.

“The US Senate passed a military construction bill Tuesday that includes nearly $399 million for bases in Washington State, with about one-third of the funding targeted for Fort Lewis.”

Now with this additional money being spent at these facilities the advantages to retired and active-duty military will only get better.  Can’t wait to check it all out!  Yeah Washington.

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This is great to see the military family appreciated this way to add places they can go to free of charge.  I love to see ways our country shows appreciation for the sacrifice these families give to all of us.

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I hope all of us can pause on this Memorial Day Weekend to give thanks for all those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we who are alive can continue to enjoy the freedoms of our wonderful country.  Let us not take these gifts for granted but stop to give appreciation to all who have served to make this nation great.

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