Interviewers look at your response to this question as a way to explore your approach to solving problems.  Discuss a problem that you directly helped to solve and that had a positive outcome.

An interviewer asks you this question to understand your leadership skills.  Explain a scenario where you had to take full ownership of a team and communicate why your judgment makes you a qualified candidate for the position.

Hiring managers often want to know how you prioritize tasks to get an overview of your organization skills.  Mention the tools you've used to organize your projects and how those tools help you decide on which tasks to work on.

The interviewer may ask questions about your adaptability skills to understand how much change affects your approach to work.  Note a time where you adapted to change, and highlight the effect it had on your previous employer.

Employers ask questions associated with your communication skills to conclude how well you interact with coworkers.  Give a situation where you introduced a new subject and describe how you'd use your communication skills going forward.

Working on tasks outside of duties listed in the job description illustrates your creative skills and diligence.  Check if you included the experience outside of your employer's main duties on your resume. You might incorporate it into your response if it relates to your prospective employer.

Being able to make good decisions without supervision is a sign of your growth and overall ability.  Provide details about the results of your decision and how this decision impacted the company.

Listing what is most important to you in a job underscores your core values.  Identify the three things that are most important to you and explain how they match the company's core values.

Working well with employees who disagree with you is a sign of your collaboration skills.  Tell the interviewer about a time where you disagreed with a coworker about a decision and how you settled the conflict.

Explaining a large failure and key learnings display your resiliency in the workplace.  Use an example that underscores your ability to learn on the job and excel after a setback.