Candidate 3

I once had an interview with a candidate for an Administrative Assistant. The conversation was almost over when, reaching for one last pertinent question, I asked if there were something else about her that I should know that she was particularly proud of being able to do.

She replied, “yes, there is one thing. I am always honest and will never lie to you, even if and when I make a mistake. This does not mean that I am brutally honest and make rude, blunt comments about your suits and ties, but when you ask me if something has been done or the current status of a project I am working on, you will always get the truth.”

I wish more candidates had this strength. There is nothing more valuable than this sort of reputation in the minds of your co-workers, management, partners, and customers.