One thing you can almost be certain of is that you will be asked to describe yourself as a leader. This is something that’s tough to do because you probably don’t have a template for what leadership attributes consist of. Here are some dimensions of leadership you might want to use:

1. How forceful are you as a leader? You can be a leader that challenges others or maybe you are a quiet leader.
2. How much of a visionary are you? Some leaders are dreamers. They have big ideas and plans. Other leaders are more down to earth and develop plans that are more realistic.
3. Are you comfortable getting others involved? Some leaders are great at delegating tasks to others. Others are more comfortable being more directly involved in every aspect of the organization.
4. What do you bring to the organization? What specific skills do you bring to the organization as a leader? Some examples include
   • Organization
   • Planning
   • Connections
   • Creativity

One additional thing you need to do in describing your leadership attributes is to develop good examples that correspond to each of the attributes. Examples mean a lot more than just words.