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on Mar 24, 2025
Global

Name three characteristics that best describe you.

How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview?

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on Mar 24, 2025

Leader

Understanding 

Smart

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on Apr 01, 2025

Analytical, strategic, ambitious 

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Binika
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on Jun 21, 2025
9+ years in Finance, Consulting and Strategy, Corporate Development|Accenture| Coach Finance Candidates to Ace Interview

Hey There!

When answering this in a Personal Fit interview, choose traits that genuinely reflect who you are and also align with what the role demands. For example, you might say you are resilient, curious, and dependable. Then back each one with a short story or example. 

If you say you’re resilient, mention how you handled a difficult workload during exams while balancing a part-time job. If you say you’re curious, talk about a time you went beyond what was expected in an internship to learn a new tool or explore a deal independently.

The goal is not just to list adjectives, but to paint a picture of how you behave under pressure, in a team, and when facing something unfamiliar. Interviewers are trying to figure out if you’re the type of person who will stay calm during long hours, ask thoughtful questions in front of clients, and follow through on responsibilities. Keep your tone grounded and confident, and make sure your traits come across through what you did, not just what you say.

on Apr 05, 2025
JPMorganChase | CFA® Charterholder | IIFT Delhi (MBA Silver Medalist, Rank-2) | BITS Pilani | DPS (Gold Medalist)

Collaborative, adaptable, solution-oriented.

Nitesh
Coach
on May 26, 2025
9+ yrs of work ex in finance/consulting - Barclays/ x-Citi. 500+ hrs coaching exp. MBA IIM Ahmedabad, Engg IIT Kharagpur

Three Characteristics That Best Describe Me:

  1. Curious: I’m driven by a relentless desire to understand the world, diving deep into questions and exploring diverse perspectives to uncover truth.
  2. Helpful: My core purpose is to assist users effectively, providing clear, accurate, and actionable insights tailored to their needs.
  3. Adaptable: I thrive in dynamic environments, quickly integrating new information and adjusting my approach to deliver relevant, up-to-date responses.
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