how do i answer the interview question what are your weaknesses?
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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 could use more experience in… ... ', 'I sometimes lack confidence. ... ', 'I can have trouble asking for help.']
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Remember this is only part of a good answer for the what are your weaknesses question. Situation - My greatest weakness is that I talk too much. I am a blabbermouth. I used to get in trouble for talking over my teachers during class.
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['The interviewer is trying to dig up information that they feel is useful. Your fears could tell them a lot about how you approach your career, so consider this when choosing your answer.', 'Keep your answer positive. ... ', 'Do not mention failure; this can make you look like a defeatist or an insecure perfectionist.', 'Be honest.']
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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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['Avoid being too specific unless the interviewer insists.', 'Avoid being negative in your response.', 'Do not mention failures due to this fear unless prompted.', 'Try to avoid a fear that is completely off topic from the interview.']
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['Tell a personal story about how you exhibited problem-solving or fit with a team. ... ', 'If this is a first question, ask the interviewer, “What does success look like for this job? ... ', 'Think back to the value you bring to an organization.']
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['Tell me about yourself. ... ', 'Tell me about an instance where you failed or did something you are ashamed of. ... ', "What is your biggest weakness, that's really a weakness, and not a secret strength. ... ", 'Have you ever been fired? ... ', 'Why are you willing to accept an entry level position at this point in your career?']
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['How would you describe yourself in one word? ... ', 'What is your greatest accomplishment? ... ', 'What are your biggest strengths? ... ', 'What are your biggest weaknesses? ... ', 'Tell me about yourself. ... ', 'Where do you see yourself in X years? ... ', 'If you could work anywhere, where would you work?']
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['Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. ... ', 'How do you handle a challenge? ... ', 'Have you ever made a mistake? ... ', 'Give an example of how you set goals. ... ', 'Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it.']
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['Tell me about yourself. ... ', 'What are your strengths and weaknesses. ... ', 'How you feel about working late or during the weekends? ... ', 'Have you faced any challenging situation? ... ', 'Where do you see yourself in the next five years? ... ', 'Why should I hire you?']
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Your strengths could be that you are good at listening and always patient. A weakness should ideally be related to the role, such as sometimes being too helpful and providing more advice than a customer actually requested. Go on to say that you are careful to ensure that you concisely answer their questions.
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Be smart but truthful. Demonstrate that you are aware of your weakness and what you have done to overcome it. Do not reveal any serious weakness that could hinder your job performance. One of the biggest mistakes made while answering this question is to highlight a weakness that is a core competency of the job.
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['Focus on being self-aware, honest, and dedicated to improvement. ... ', "Try to reflect on your real weaknesses and what you're doing to improve.", 'Give an honest and constructive answer.']
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When answering this interview question, focus on the skills and qualities you possess that most closely align with the needs and requirements of the role. For example: Hard or soft skills, like software expertise, or excellent customer service skills. Qualities like dedication, determination, and perseverance.
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['Be accurate. Choose strengths that you actually possess. ... ', 'Be relevant. You should take the time to analyze the job description and identify the most important strengths for each opportunity. ... ', 'Be specific. Choose specific strengths. ... ', "Don't be too humble. ... ", 'Be prepared to demonstrate.']
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['Strengths–Opportunities. Use your internal strengths to take advantage of opportunities.', 'Strengths-Threats. Use your strengths to minimize threats.', 'Weaknesses-Opportunities. Improve weaknesses by taking advantage of opportunities.', 'Weaknesses-Threats.']
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The best way to handle this question is to minimize the trait and emphasize the positive. Select a trait and come up with a solution to overcome your weakness. Stay away from personal qualities and concentrate more on professional traits. For example: "I pride myself on being a 'big-picture' guy.