Step 2: Pick the challenges specific to the job description
Out of the list of challenges you wrote down, pick one or two that are related to the job position description.
Example 1
If the job description says they need someone who can meet deadlines, you can say something like...
One of the biggest challenges during my first year of college was struggling to meet deadlines and I tended to procrastinate. I came to a realization and now, instead of waiting until the last minute, I make my own deadline before the actual deadline. This makes sure I have enough time and am not scrambling at the end.
Example 2
If the job description says they need someone who has project management skills, you can say something like...
One of my former managers was preparing for a 3 week business trip. She asked if I would be able to cover some of her responsibilities while she was away. Even though I have never been in leadership roles previously, I used my problem-solving skills and pushed all of our projects forward while encouraging the whole team. We were able to complete all the projects successfully and on time!
