Well, here is my suggestion.
1. start with the strengths you are most confidant. It should be related to the job you are applying for. Maintain the eye contact while speaking and be clear about what you say. Explain may be 2 to 3 strengths.
Example:
I have ability to cope with failures and try to learn from my mistakes.
- One of my greatest strengths which I've acquired during my education is good analytical and planning skills. This has always benefited me to set goals and try to achieve them. But at the same time I'm driven by the thoughts of success.
This question is mostly followed by the following question.
"What are your weaknesses?" Explain the weakness in a positive manner. Discuss the weakness which is everyones weakness. How about something like this.
"I prioritize continuous growth and improvement. An area on which I would like to focus is managing others who have different expectations from me. I am learning how to give better direction to others who are not self-motivated.
Expanded answer to question:
Develop an honest, interesting story about yourself that tells a story about how you evolved through your training, education and most importantly your experiences. For instance, describe how you learned to be resourceful because you had a large family and times were difficult. This shows, that you are a self-starter, take initiative and that you are creative. The method for answering this question is as follows:
Interviewer: Tell me about yourself?
Interviewee (you): I come from a large family that did not have very much growing up. As a result, I learned efficiency, how to take initiative, could develop very compelling arguments with my older siblings. These skills served me well in my early career as I established myself as an expert technical developer (can substitute for something else). As I broadened my exposure, this allowed me to take on more demanding roles and complex projects. For example, I led this project and that project that was failing. I always had a knack for solving the most demanding and complex issues that could impact the bottom-line or jeopardize winning a new client. My upbringing taught me not to shy away from difficult situations and that there is always a solution. Together, the attributes would bring tremendous value to your company as you seek to increase sales while also contracting the number of staff.
As you can see, you've told a story without sounding too boring and you demonstrate how "who you are" as a person is quite compelling and relevant to the interviewee. Of course this assumes you have done research about the company for which you are interviewing and so on.
