how best to answer what is your biggest weakness?
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['I focus too much on the details. ... ', 'I have a hard time letting go of a project. ... ', 'I have trouble saying “no.” ... ', 'I get impatient when projects run beyond the deadline. ... ', 'I sometimes lack confidence. ... ', 'I can have trouble asking for help.']
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Example: “My greatest weakness is that I sometimes have a hard time letting go of a project. I'm the biggest critic of my work, and I can always find something that needs to be improved or changed.
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Francine responds, "My strength is that I'm a hard worker. My weakness is that I get stressed when I miss a deadline because someone else dropped the ball." This answer is unimaginative, a no-brainer.
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['Share a Story. Tell a story about one of your more exciting days at work. ... ', 'Show Your Weak Side. Being vulnerable shows humility, which can dispel negative stereotypes attached to some high-paying jobs. ... ', 'Show Others What Your Job Means for them.']
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#3) My greatest strength is my writing skills. I work well under pressure, and I've never missed a deadline. One specific example that comes to mind is when I was asked to complete a project that a fellow colleague forgot about. My editor didn't realize this until two hours before the deadline.
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['Be honest to an extent: ... ', 'Be positive even when speaking your negative: ... ', 'Stick to very basic and too complicated qualities: ... ', 'Point only job related worst qualities: ... ', 'Express your weakness in a way that can be a strength too:']
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When she's asked, "What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?" Francine responds, "My strength is that I'm a hard worker. My weakness is that I get stressed when I miss a deadline because someone else dropped the ball." This answer is unimaginative, a no-brainer.
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['Mention what skills you want to use. You could begin your answer by discussing your current strengths and skills and how they relate to the job. ... ', 'Describe a job in general. ... ', 'Discuss your values. ... ', 'Tailor your answer for the job you are interviewing for.']
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['1. “ What Do You Wish You Knew at My Stage?” ... ', '2. “ What Motivates You?” ... ', '3. “ What Do You Expect From Me?” ... ', '4. “ What Has Been Difficult?” ... ', '5. “ How Can I Make Your Life Easier?” ... ', '6. “ What Used to Be Your Biggest Weakness?” ... ', "7. “ What's in It for You?” ... ", '8. “']
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Fresh graduate, applying for an entry level marketing role in a corporation. I would say that my biggest weakness is the lack of experience. ... I believe that I can gain experience with you.
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Identify your weaknesses but don't let them make you feel inadequate. Take what you know and build on it; then your weaknesses are small compared to your strong areas. Demonstrate your strengths on your job by letting those gifts, talents and abilities (your strong areas) you have shine through.
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['Answer No. 1: "I didn\'t have enough challenges. After a while, all the projects became repetitive. ... ', 'Answer No. 2: "Lack of stability. ... ', 'Answer No. 3: "In my last job, my boss was overbearing and wouldn\'t let me do my job.']
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“ I feel my main weakness is that I sometimes take on too much work, simply because I don't want to say no. By taking on too much work, it can potentially have a detrimental impact on my other tasks, so I am learning to complete tasks thoroughly first, before agreeing to take on additional tasks.
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By far, your greatest weakness is going to be the one you don't know you have yet — I want to hire someone who is going to grow beyond that next limitation. Lets try it. “My greatest weakness is that I don't take enough credit when I do great work.” “We both know that's not a weakness.
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['Choose One Strength. ... ', "Know What You're Going to Say Ahead of Time. ... ", 'Choose a Strength that Relates to Their Job. ... ', 'Explain Why This Strength Will Help You Succeed in Their Job. ... ', 'Give Specific PROOF.']
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To properly answer this dreaded interview question, remember: Focus on being self-aware, honest, and dedicated to improvement. If you've got these three qualities, your weakness won't ruin your chances of landing the job. Try to reflect on your real weaknesses and what you're doing to improve.
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['Talk about a personality trait. ... ', 'Be honest about your weaknesses. ... ', 'Showcase your strengths. ... ', 'Avoid negativity. ... ', "Don't give them what they want."]