If I was interviewing this group, I don't think I would find that anybody really stood out. (Well, maybe Brico a little as he noted he exceeded expectations.) Overall, these - to me - are all very non-memorable answers. None are outright bad, but is anyone's answer really going to set them selves apart from the competition for the job? Maybe, maybe not. Interviews aren't math problems so different people can like different answers. That doesn't mean that to most interviewers there aren't going to be some answers that are going to "sink" while some "swim" and others "soar." We're looking to get into the group with the most likely chance of "soaring."

So what should one do?

Check out these sites on addressing the "greatest strength" question:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/qt/strength.htm (Pay particular attention to the second sample answer.)

http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2007/06/26/job-interviews-whats-your-greatest-strength/ (Note their first paragraph after the bulleted list of "Some Possible Work Strengths")

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-questions/greatest-strengths-and-weaknesses/article.aspx (Note the last sentence of the "Assessing Your Strengths" section and skip the "if probed further" - start giving them something! Why wait? You have been give permission to promote yourself so do it!)

What is it they are recommending? Why do they recommend it?