what are desirable weakness in job interviews?
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Well, I guess I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I try to make sure all the details are covered and that there will be no surprises. Sometimes that takes a bit longer but my customer satisfaction is always very high\n\n...or words to that effect.
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I've been on the other side of the table for over 15 years - trust me there is nothing to worry about.  We ask difficult questions knowing that you are not going to have all the answers.  Think about it, we have on average 30 to 45 minutes to evaluate a person and decide who is the best candidate.  It's difficult to weed out the people who will be good employer and who is just good at interviews.\n\nI have gave other people this advice and it seems to work.  Interview the interviewer at the same time they are interviewing you.  The problem most people have and the reason a lot of people are so nervous is that they are being evaluated, judged and compared against other candidates.  If you go into the interview with the thought of "Hey, I already know I have the skills they are looking for.  They read my resume and invited me in for the interview, so this is my job to lose".  Besides that, you are also evaluating them as a possible employer.  You have the right to reject THEM.  So they also need to impress you and sell you on accepting there job opening.\n\nTaken control of the situation and feeling like you have the last say in if you take the job or not might give you the feeling of confidence you need to overcome your nervousness.\n\nGood Luck
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I've been asked the "weakness question" a few times. The typical interview book will tell you to turn one of your strengths into a weakness. It is a lame question since the respondent has no choice but to answer with something like "My biggest weakness is working so hard that I sometimes forget it is just a job." or some BS like that. If you tell them "I'm really no good at X or Y." you are just shooting yourself in the foot.\n\nIf it is even possible, stay clear of a hiring manager that asks this question since it shows that they only regurgitate questions that they've heard or read in a book. It also shows that they are too aloof to realize the question is lame and tricky.
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Stand out from the crowd. You have to make yourself attractive and you should exhibit self-confidence in your interviews. Besides, most companies prefer descent-looking applicants than untidy, gruesome ones. You must also show respect to your superiors.
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i would include the weaknesses and strengths in a description of your emotional/mental character after the physical description. \n\nBest of luck to you in your future endeavors.
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Every interview has a unique focus, but some questions are asked so often, it makes sense to do all you can to prepare for them. In order to be successful, you need a strategy -- not scripted answers. Your goal should be to emphasize your past experiences that best fit what each interviewer is looking for.\n\n\nTell me about a time when you faced a major obstacle at work.\n\nIntent: Similar to the proudest achievement question, this is a behavioral interview question focused on an event. In this case, the interviewer is interested in your ability to overcome a major hurdle.\n\nContext: Pick an example that illustrates a significant obstacle that best demonstrates how you work and that had a positive, tangible outcome. Obstacles might include business problems, a difficult objective, key people who stood in your way or lack of resources. Once you have your example, explain the steps you took.\n\nResponse: You could include the analysis you performed and the resulting strategy, the process you took, the key actions performed, your arguments or anything else that clearly demonstrates how you achieved your goal. A great response technique for this kind of question is to break your answer down into phases or steps: "First, I... Second...."\n\nHow do you deal with conflict?\n\nIntent: Conflict is part of any workplace, and the reality is that you often can't get ahead or perform well in your job unless you can deal with conflict at a basic level. Do you avoid conflict or face it? Do you think it through, or are you emotional? Do you use constructive techniques to resolve the situation?\n\nContext: There are different forms of conflict of course: the everyday interpersonal sort, disagreements in direction or strategy, and conflict over resources. You should describe how you handle conflict at an appropriate level. If you are a manager or executive, for example, pick a reflective example.\n\nResponse: Consider offering a specific example to demonstrate how you resolve conflict.\n\nTell me about yourself.\n\nIntent: Such an innocent-sounding question, but it is a bit of a trap. The interviewer wants to see how you present yourself, but this is not an offer to recite your resume.\n\nContext: This question, which when asked always occurs at the beginning of the interview, is a predictable opportunity to craft an engaging, intriguing executive summary of who you are professionally and why you are there. While there is no hard-and-fast rule as to how long it should be, let's say it should last up to a minute. If you are given this opportunity, turn it to your advantage to establish momentum.\n\nResponse: The stronger the connection you can make between your background, knowledge and interests, and the job at hand, the more compelling you will be as a candidate. If there is something notable about your personal life that adds to your candidacy or helps explain your career trajectory, add it. Otherwise, leave personal details out at this stage unless invited to do so.\n\nHow would you describe your work style? \n\nIntent: This is a fairly open-ended question. At a basic level, the interviewer is interested in hearing how you both understand and articulate how you work. However, there may be a requirement for someone highly organized, or the team may have a specific way of working, and the interviewer wants to see if you fit.\n\nContext: You may not have thought about this too carefully before. How do you best operate? What's the optimum work situation for you? There are two sides to this: how you work and in what kinds of work environments do you work best. Are you highly structured? Do you focus on one thing and get it done, or move multiple projects forward concurrently? On the environment side, do you do best in fairly structured workplaces, or do you thrive in chaos?\n\nResponse: Like any other answer, being specific and backing up your answer with a brief example works best. You could use the past week as an illust
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What are your qualifications? Schooling? Experience?\n\nMost important to many employers is ATTITUDE.\n\nSometimes people complain about their present jobs to perspective employers...big mistake. The interviewer is thinking "is this person going to badmouth my company if they interview elsewhere?"  The best response I've heard if asked about dislikes is to say "I prefer to focus on the positives aspects because it's more productive."
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Depends on the job, but there are plenty of roles where those traits are strong assets.  \n\nIf I was interviewing you I'd want you to show that you can also communicate appropriately and work as part of a team though.
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Skills are important, but more importantly are behaviors that can not be taught.  I am not talking so much about personality, but behaviors.  For instance, it's difficult to train someone to be honest, energetic, calm under stressful situations, non-dogmatic with respect to their opinions, etc.  From a behavioral standpoint, past performance is a good indicator of future performance.  Hence, questions in the interview are designed to see how you behaved in a situation in the past.  For instance a question might be, tell me a time you had a disagreement with you boss about what to do in a particular situation.  What did  you do?\n\nThe answer could be, Well my boss wanted me to do something a certain way, even though I knew it was wrong, so I did it my way anyway.  Definitie No No answer\n\nThe better answer is.  Well my boss wanted me to something a certain way, even though I knew it was wrong.  I told him that I thought it was wrong and gave him/her some alternatives on how to do it.  He/she insisted I do it their way, so I did.
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You never know what an interviewer will ask.  Bad interviewers are as tough as good ones, because bad ones will not give you a chance to show off what you've got.\n\nThe main tactic in an interview is to do most of the talking.  You are there to brag about yourself and convince them that they need you.  Be honest.  If you don't know an answer, say "they did not teach us that, but I can learn about it if you need me to."\n\nIn my toughest interview, the man kept refuting my answers with research.  I stuck to my guns and gave my reasoning.  Later I found out that as soon as I left the room, he said, "he's the one."  I felt like a whipped dog, but I had actually impressed them.\n\nShow enthusiasm--firm handshake, smile, act excited about what you do.\n\nThe novice interviewer will start by saying "Tell me about yourself."  I love this one, because I take over and give a dissertation about how I work, my philosophies, my qualifications, etc.\n\nIf you get the interviewer who won't ask anything, you need to find a way to work in what you want to say.\n\nThe main thing--go in with notes to look at.  That is acceptable, and makes you look organized and professional.  Jot down the main points that you want to make.  Also, have a pen, and jot notes when they speak to you.\n\nOf course, dress professionally.  Practice a firm handshake with men.  Do not just put your hand out--push your hand forward so that they don't accidently grab your fingers.  Do not give them a limp handshake.  Look them in the eye.  Smile.  Do not wink or flirt.\n\nIf they are soft-spoken, speak softly with them (but firmly).  If they are louder, match them.\n\nHave a resume ready and offer it when you first meet.  Have another copy in front of you with your notes.\n\nDon't expect anything, because you can't know what to expect.  Just be prepared, and go in there and have fun.\n\nIf you don't get this one, the next time try to line up more than one interview.  It is less disappointing than doing one interview at a time, because you still have something in front of you.\n\nKnock 'em dead!
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n•First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best. \n•Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also. \n•Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it. \n•Never be late for an interview. \n•Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter. \n•Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair. \n•Say 'please and thank you' whenever required. \n•Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat. \n•Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description. \n•While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant. \n•Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic. \n•It is better to admit if you don't know something. \n•Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected. \n•Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior. \n•You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave. \n•Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving. \n•Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture. \n•Walk out confidently without looking back. \n•Gently shut the door behind you as you leave. \n\n\n\nMost frequently asked Interview Questions \n•Why have you selected to join us?\nI always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.\n(Narrate briefly how you can prove your statement. Do good research on the company before facing the interview) \n•Where do you want to be in 5 years?\nI would like to be frank. Judge me from the work and I am sure you will put me right where I want to be.\nNote : Do not over ambitious and speak in a way that you are not satisfied with your current job which you have applied for. \n•Describe your ideal career?\nTalk of what you enjoy most your skills and natural talents. Do not specify your goal and any job title. \n•Tell me something about yourself\nDo not just repeat what you have given in your resume. Be ready with the answer, a talent or something you did out of the ordinary. You can sound it as unique or give it a touch of your personality. \n•How did you apply for the job?\nBe specific and give a straight answer of how you came to know about the vacancy. If it was advertised specify how you came across it. \n•Why do you want to work here?\nHave a research done about the company / organization \nGive just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1)  company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. \n•Don't you think that you are over qualified for this job?\n(This question is put to you to puzzle a candidate. Be calm and answer the question with a positive and confident approach)\nAnswer in the negative\nMy experience and qualification will just help me to do the job better. Moreover I am at establishing a long term relationship which my qualification will favor me to handle more responsibilities and help me to rise to your expectations. \n•What competition do you see if you take up this job?\nWhen you answer, clearly show that you have researched carefully and acquired more in-depth knowledge about the company.\nEnumerate some positive and negative traits of the company and their competitions.\nFeel confident to show that competition is not an unexpected one. \n•What would you
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Do you have an upcoming interview?  When I've answered this question, I've said my main strength is my rapport with children but I am also a very organized and creative person.  Strengths is harder.  Just say what everyone else says...you're an overachiever.
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Good question!  I was pondering good answers for these questions just last week.  As far as strengths, you want the interviewer to understand your confidence levels without giving the impression you are being cocky.  Good statements are: being a team player, a quick and eager learner, loyal etc...\n\nWeaknesses, which I think alot of people struggle with answering can be: waiting to the last moment to complete tasks, or not having the verbal advantage you desire.  Remember the interviewer wants you to humanize yourself.
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Keep in mind - confidence!  That is the key.  If you are confident in yourself 100%, then you'll succeed at anything.  The most qualified person in the world could go in for an interview with no confidence and they probably won't get the job.\nHave confidence and you'll have more of a chance.\nAlso have a good resume.  Good resume's is a big key to a great job.  If you dont feel your resume is up to par..have someone look over it to make it sound better and to check spelling errors.
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1. Personal Background\n\n2. What are your attributes (Critical Question)\n\n3. What are your weakness (Critical Question)\n\n4. Why should the company hire you (Critical Question)\n\n5. How well do you know the company\n\n6. How well is your knowledge about the job you are applying for
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What does your gut tell you?\n\nRead the article below about Interview Mistakes and see if you made any of these blunders.
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Question 1 is looking for you ablitiy to be comfortable and be able to communicate with confidence....SOOO talk about something that you are confident with. Perhaps a hobby you enjoy. \n\nQuestion 2, you dont ever want to bad mouth you previous employer so say something like you are looking to gain new experiences, or looking for a company that can offer you more opportunity to move around into other positions... Whatever your reason for leaving is.  IF you don't get along with your boss you can use one of my suggestions. \n\nStrength and weaknesses:  Those are always the tough questions.  Who wants to admit they are weak? \n\nThis give the interviewer an idea of personality. \n\nTake a while to really think about what you want to say for these. Write down your answers. Get a couple differnet ones even so you will have a choice of what to talk about.