Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over 2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in order to find out what questions are most frequently asked during job interviews. Participants came from a variety of industries, including information technology, marketing and sales, finance, and healthcare.

Recruiters and hiring managers conduct interviews with candidates possessing similar skill sets. Therefore, they are looking for distinct qualities or experiences to filter out applicants and narrow down the selection. It is imperative for candidates to use their interview to differentiate themselves.

Gary Wong of Strategic Recruitment Services, Sydney, Australia explains, "This question is a chance for the candidate to market himself/herself, as a particular candidate would not be aware of the qualities of other competing candidates. The candidate's response should be focused on his/her strengths. As a recruiter or hiring manager, we can then judge the intensity of their response, whether they are over-blowing their trumpets, too timid, unsure about their qualities or are more reserved and realistic about the way they see themselves. All of which is actually a reflection of their character."