There is an illusion that the person with the longest list of qualifications is the one that gets the job.  Therefore, many people focus their interview efforts on being able to list the projects they have worked on and describing their various positions.  
 
Here is how it really works; every person being interviewed has the qualifications to justify their being hired.  The intent of the interview is to find the person that will best fit into the existing team for that position.  Reciting your qualifications tells the interviewer nothing about your strengths, your temperament, what you are looking for out of the job, or even if you are enthused about the job!  Just as most people don't remember much about a resume, they won't remember much about you if you are reciting your resume!  Remember, the resume gets you the interview, but the interview gets you the job.  
 
Most of us have a hard time describing our strengths, goals, and weaknesses, because it is something we seldom practice.  But all of us have stories from our work and life that give some great insight as to the strengths we contribute to a job.  Telling a story of a hardship or triumph and how you handled it is a great way to demonstrate your strength of character and how you handle difficult situations.  And the interviewer(s) will definitely remember you.
 
--Karen
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