This is one of the most common questions you will encounter at interviews. Focus on acheivements, education and experience (both, work during and after study). Say something like “I am the person for this job because I have the drive and motivation to do my very best every day.” A potential employer wants to know you are self driven and self motivated. They want to know that they will not have to look over your shoulder as you work, or tell you what to do twice. Whatever you say, make sure it matches what they are looking for… and tell the truth. If you are being interviewed for a graduate accountancy jobs, and say you can calculate amortisation and you can’t add two and two together, you might be in trouble down the road. So it is very important that you answer the questions smartly…