Consider using these powerful words and phrases in an interview

12 powerful words to use in an interview

The word “will” implies conviction and ability. It shows you have thought about the subject and come with intention about your talents and contributions.

I can, I will

Phrases like “I can contribute …” and “I will offer my strengths in this way …”

It is a positive and hopeful phrase that shows you have confidence in your abilities. Then, during your interview, you can use it to explain aspects of the job you would enjoy or explain your working style.

I look forward to

As soon as you have been granted an interview, you can respond with something like, “I look forward to the chance to discuss what I can bring to your company.”

You may also describe mentors or leaders and the qualities about them you respect and try to emulate. 

Example answer: “One of the traits I most respect is her ability to show empathy to everyone she meets.''

Respect

Expressing your respect shows you have researched the business and helps you communicate specifics which can lead to a deeper conversation about those topics.

It is frequently associated with a job offer in an interview setting. You can talk about past opportunities and how you are excited about the prospects of future opportunities.

Opportunity

“Opportunity” is a word that both describes chances you have been given in the past to develop your skills and shows possibility and gratitude.

Saying “experience” can make you sound knowledgeable and qualified.

Experience

Though your resume should address your job experience, it is often a shortened summary of the many tasks you have accomplished during your career.

Instead of listing many skills, choose one or a few that help recommend you for the position. “I think the most valuable skill I have is time-management.''

Skills

Similarly to describing your experience, pointing out some of your relevant skills can help an interviewer know you better.

Describe your goals and how the job can give you skills or experience.

Goals

It can be helpful to show how the prospective job helps you meet your professional goals.

If you can demonstrate that you can work with various people in many different environments and adapt to changes in projects, deadlines, and scope, you will show how you can be a flexible and positive addition to a team.

Describe any detail from it that you find inspirational or that would help you set goals. Be sure you are sincere and incorporate this discussion naturally.

Mission statement

Once you have read the company’s mission statement, you can mention parts of it that resonated with your personal working philosophy.

Demonstrate your reliability with concrete examples from previous jobs or volunteer opportunities.

Reliable

Most companies value employees who arrive on time, use company time efficiently to produce quality work, and meet deadlines.

Describe a time when you were given a leadership position or experiences that helped you develop leadership qualities. Think about what being a leader means to you, and then elaborate on your statement.

Leader

Even if you are not interviewing for a management position, leadership in any role is valuable.

Rather than saying “I was responsible for team building,” you can add something like “May I share an example of how a team-building exercise increased our office unity?” Then briefly explain the activity and some results

Example

This word helps you change a general statement to a specific statement