{"id":16482,"date":"2024-07-21T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resumespice.com\/?p=16482"},"modified":"2024-07-23T20:25:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T01:25:46","slug":"best-answers-to-the-interview-question-describe-yourself-in-5-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/best-answers-to-the-interview-question-describe-yourself-in-5-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Describe Yourself in 5 Words During an Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to a job interview, you\u2019ve got a lot of prep work to do. While it\u2019s impossible to know every question you\u2019ll get asked, the good news is that there are many common ones that hiring managers tend to ask.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of these is \u201cDescribe yourself in 5 words.\u201d But if you\u2019re not prepared to give a solid answer, this request can throw you off track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <strong>15 potential words to describe yourself<\/strong> (and 16 words not to use!). We also include a few tips from our <a href=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/out\/interview-prep\" title=\"Interview Prep - ResumeSpice\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\">interview prep<\/a> experts to keep in mind so you feel fully prepared for this question:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22927\" src=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-4.png 512w, https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-4-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22926\" src=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-3.png\" alt=\"Describe Yourself in 5 Words\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-3.png 512w, https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-3-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" \/>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>15 best adjectives to describe yourself<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re preparing your response, you\u2019ll need descriptive adjectives (i.e. a word or phrase naming an attribute about yourself) that sum you up in a nut-shell. Consider using the following adjectives to describe yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard-working<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthusiastic<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confident<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivated<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodical<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatile<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But listing off these adjectives alone isn\u2019t enough to stand out to hiring managers. Tell the interviewer why you\u2019ve chosen these words and back up your claims with strong, story-based examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Hint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure that the words and stories both describe you AND are relevant to the position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Turn five adjectives & examples into a cohesive answer<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless the interviewer gives you less time,<\/span><b> take around two to four minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to list out five words that describe you and then share examples of why you exemplify each one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, perhaps you\u2019re applying for a remote marketing manager position. Here\u2019s how you might describe yourself in five words:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would say that I\u2019m motivated, analytical, creative, encouraging, and friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation comes naturally to me and I\u2019ve always been a self-starter. During my first six months with XYZ Company, I proposed the idea for an all-day, 15-speaker virtual event to promote our company on a global level. The management team loved the idea and I led a ten-person team to execute the conference. This included working with vendors to purchase and install new technology when our video conferencing system crashed the day before the event. We had over 500 participants and the event was featured in Marketing Today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve also always enjoyed the analytical side of marketing. I\u2019m constantly looking at numbers to tell a story. For example, to improve our Revenue-per-Recipient at XYZ Company, I analyzed the KPIs within Mailchimp to understand why customers were clicking links in our emails, but not purchasing products. I then segmented our email lists by Engagement levels and created a plan for personalized content. Our Revenue-per-Recipient improved by $10 in 3-months.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I'm also creative and enjoy developing brand guidelines and customer personas to build compelling marketing campaigns. As Junior Marketing Manager for ALL MARKETING Agency, I developed the &#8220;Launch Countdown&#8221; campaign for X Client to promote the launch of their new HR software. This campaign coincided with NASA's rocket launch and included a live countdown on the website, an email and social media strategy, and a product launch event\/takeoff watch party. We had over 5,000 early launch sign-ups and did $30K in sales on launch day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, I'm encouraging and friendly with everyone I meet. Over the past four years, I have managed three to 15-person marketing teams. Early on, I realized the need for positive weekly emails to update the team on company progress AND recognize them for their contributions. I scheduled monthly 1:1's with each member of my team.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These meetings involved listening, providing critical feedback for growth, and highlighting 2-3 areas where the member excelled that month. I'm an extrovert at heart and enjoy interacting with others. In addition to my team, I've always interacted well with other departments, which has helped me to effectively collaborate and excel as a marketing manager!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice how this answer is very descriptive. It\u2019s packed full of examples that also relate to the position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This answer would take about two to four minutes to share. You might feel like you need 30 minutes to express yourself, but you\u2019ll impress an interviewer more if your answers are succinct and clearly answer the question.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice answering \u201cDescribe yourself in five words\u201d before your interview to ensure your response is tight and clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>16 adjectives to avoid<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all words are created equal. Don\u2019t list off vague, boilerplate, or general words to describe yourself. And steer clear of business jargon like \u201ccustomer-focused\u201d and \u201cextensive experience.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These words don\u2019t mean much. They don\u2019t describe how your mind works and won\u2019t impress the hiring manager (especially since many applicants tend to use them). Also, avoid words that could be perceived as negative.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are examples of bad adjectives (or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">badjectives<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you will):<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superstar<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stubborn<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outspoken<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectionist\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talented<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humble<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go-to person<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive experience<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intelligent<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer-focused<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result-driven<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasoned<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driven<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, don\u2019t fritter away your answer with fluff words. Your choice of adjectives matters so be prepared with strong choices and well-thought-out responses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Extra tips when asked to describe yourself in 5 words<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<h3><b>Take the question seriously.<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this question might not seem as challenging on the surface, don\u2019t underestimate its importance. Hiring managers ask questions for a reason, so make sure to put your best foot forward. Make sure you\u2019re taking the question seriously, just as you would any other question. Hint: Never answer, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Be honest with your answer.<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to position yourself in the best light. However, don\u2019t go overboard and exaggerate your qualities or list those that don\u2019t fit your strengths simply because it might make you look good. Instead, think through the requirements for the job and how your unique attributes can best meet them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Ask family and friends.<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still unsure about which words describe you, ask a family member or friend. They might be able to offer you more insight into how others view you and how you can best describe yourself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Make a list.<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to start writing out your thoughts when thinking about how you\u2019d answer this question. Don\u2019t edit yourself in any way. Continue to write until you can\u2019t think of any other qualities you want to highlight. Then start to edit until you have the top five that best represent you for this particular job.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Ready? Describe yourself in 5 words.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hiring manager asks you to describe yourself in 5 words to determine if you\u2019re self-aware and a genuine candidate. They also want to know how you think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this question as an opportunity to thoughtfully explain who you truly are to the employer (and why you\u2019re the best candidate for the position!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Need more help preparing for your next interview?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/our-services\/interview-preparation-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interview prep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResumeSpice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We know what hiring managers expect from top candidates and can help you better prepare so you ace your next interview. Find out more by reaching out to our team at <\/span><b>832.930.7378<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/about\/houston-resume-writing-service\/\"><b>contacting us online<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]When it comes to a job interview, you\u2019ve got a lot of prep work to do. While it\u2019s impossible to know every question you\u2019ll get asked, the good news is that there are many common ones that hiring managers tend&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1900,"featured_media":51486,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to a job interview, you\u2019ve got a lot of prep work to do. While it\u2019s impossible to know every question you\u2019ll get asked, the good news is that there are many common ones that hiring managers tend to ask.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of these is \u201cDescribe yourself in 5 words.\u201d But if you\u2019re not prepared to give a solid answer, this request can throw you off track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <strong>15 potential words to describe yourself<\/strong> (and 16 words not to use!). We also include a few tips from our interview prep experts to keep in mind so you feel fully prepared for this question:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22927\" src=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22926\" src=\"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/unnamed-3.png\" alt=\"Describe Yourself in 5 Words\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" \/>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>15 best adjectives to describe yourself<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re preparing your response, you\u2019ll need descriptive adjectives (i.e. a word or phrase naming an attribute about yourself) that sum you up in a nut-shell. Consider using the following adjectives to describe yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard-working<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthusiastic<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confident<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivated<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodical<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatile<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But listing off these adjectives alone isn\u2019t enough to stand out to hiring managers. Tell the interviewer why you\u2019ve chosen these words and back up your claims with strong, story-based examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Hint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure that the words and stories both describe you AND are relevant to the position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Turn five adjectives & examples into a cohesive answer<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless the interviewer gives you less time,<\/span><b> take around two to four minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to list out five words that describe you and then share examples of why you exemplify each one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, perhaps you\u2019re applying for a remote marketing manager position. Here\u2019s how you might describe yourself in five words:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would say that I\u2019m motivated, analytical, creative, encouraging, and friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation comes naturally to me and I\u2019ve always been a self-starter. During my first six months with XYZ Company, I proposed the idea for an all-day, 15-speaker virtual event to promote our company on a global level. The management team loved the idea and I led a ten-person team to execute the conference. This included working with vendors to purchase and install new technology when our video conferencing system crashed the day before the event. We had over 500 participants and the event was featured in Marketing Today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve also always enjoyed the analytical side of marketing. I\u2019m constantly looking at numbers to tell a story. For example, to improve our Revenue-per-Recipient at XYZ Company, I analyzed the KPIs within Mailchimp to understand why customers were clicking links in our emails, but not purchasing products. I then segmented our email lists by Engagement levels and created a plan for personalized content. Our Revenue-per-Recipient improved by $10 in 3-months.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I'm also creative and enjoy developing brand guidelines and customer personas to build compelling marketing campaigns. As Junior Marketing Manager for ALL MARKETING Agency, I developed the \"Launch Countdown\" campaign for X Client to promote the launch of their new HR software. This campaign coincided with NASA's rocket launch and included a live countdown on the website, an email and social media strategy, and a product launch event\/takeoff watch party. We had over 5,000 early launch sign-ups and did $30K in sales on launch day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, I'm encouraging and friendly with everyone I meet. Over the past four years, I have managed three to 15-person marketing teams. Early on, I realized the need for positive weekly emails to update the team on company progress AND recognize them for their contributions. I scheduled monthly 1:1's with each member of my team.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These meetings involved listening, providing critical feedback for growth, and highlighting 2-3 areas where the member excelled that month. I'm an extrovert at heart and enjoy interacting with others. In addition to my team, I've always interacted well with other departments, which has helped me to effectively collaborate and excel as a marketing manager!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice how this answer is very descriptive. It\u2019s packed full of examples that also relate to the position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This answer would take about two to four minutes to share. You might feel like you need 30 minutes to express yourself, but you\u2019ll impress an interviewer more if your answers are succinct and clearly answer the question.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice answering \u201cDescribe yourself in five words\u201d before your interview to ensure your response is tight and clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>16 adjectives to avoid<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all words are created equal. Don\u2019t list off vague, boilerplate, or general words to describe yourself. And steer clear of business jargon like \u201ccustomer-focused\u201d and \u201cextensive experience.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These words don\u2019t mean much. They don\u2019t describe how your mind works and won\u2019t impress the hiring manager (especially since many applicants tend to use them). 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