Strengths And Weaknesses In Job Interviews - Step 3
Step 3: Learn how to answer it
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The key to a good answer to most interview questions is to give examples that back up what you're saying.
Don't expect them to take your word for it.
If possible, demonstrate how you're already improving your "weak spot".
It's also a good idea to turn your "weaknesses" around, to have a positive slant:
- Think of one of your "weaknesses".
- What's the "positive side-effect" of that trait?
- Are there any "negatives" that you need to address? How do you perform despite this weakness?
- How can you describe it so it sounds like a benefit to the employer?
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The key to a good answer to most interview questions is to give examples that back up what you're saying.
Don't expect them to take your word for it.
If possible, demonstrate how you're already improving your "weak spot".
It's also a good idea to turn your "weaknesses" around, to have a positive slant:
- Think of one of your "weaknesses".
- What's the "positive side-effect" of that trait?
- Are there any "negatives" that you need to address? How do you perform despite this weakness?
- How can you describe it so it sounds like a benefit to the employer?
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EXAMPLE |
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"Some people call me impatient. That's because I have drive and enthusiasm to get the job done, but I still make sure I plan and don't miss anything." |
Make sure your answer is appropriate to the company and role. The example above would work well for a high-pressured, deadline-driven role. But it would be less appropriate for a job that required someone to studiously follow through the same project for five years.
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Following this simple 3-step plan should make answering the dreaded "weaknesses" question much easier. In fact, you'll be able to take a question that terrifies most candidates and turn it around, to use to your advantage.
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It's not enough to be able to answer questions well. |
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