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The interview is going swimmingly and then you're asked the dreaded question
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what are your weaknesses? In the blink of an eye, your entire interview success can
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come crashing down with the wrong answer. You want to offer an answer that shows a slight
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weakness but also offers an insight into how you have identified it and improved. A tricky scenario
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So, to help you get a better understanding of what you should and should not say, we'll
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walk you through a few key steps, along with some sample answers. Before we begin, don't
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1. Select a weakness that isn't directly related to the job Choose your weakness wisely. You don't want to say that you're not good at math if you're
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applying for an accounting role, for example. Also, don't select a weakness that doesn't
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place you in a good light, such as having a lack of attention to detail. Similarly
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don't be cliche and turn a positive into a weakness by saying that you work long hours
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2. Make sure the weakness is minor Your weakness should be something that you can easily fix. For example, a lot of people
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struggle with public speaking, but with plenty of practice and training, they can easily
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overcome the fear and excel in front of a large crowd. 3. Explain how you can resolve the issue
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Whether you've taken a course, volunteered, gained work experience, or something similar
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it's important to explain the steps that you've taken to overcome your weakness
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Show the hiring manager that you're eager to improve and expand your skill set to better yourself
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4. Use one of these sample answers Here are a few interview scenarios that you can learn from
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What is one of your biggest weaknesses? I'm not very good at gauging how long a task will take to complete, especially when
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I spend a lot of time deliberating over the finer details, resulting in wasted time when
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I could be allocating it to more important projects. To address this issue, I've started
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using time management apps that have helped me stick to my set deadlines and organize
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my working schedule to ensure I am working efficiently. That's great that you've already made some steps to improve your time management skills
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If you prefer to stick to an area like public speaking, here's a good sample answer
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Public speaking is definitely my biggest weakness in the workplace. Although I'm comfortable
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talking in front of a small group, I tend to get nervous when asked to present to larger audiences
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To challenge myself and improve my presentation skills, I enrolled in an acting class, and
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I also volunteer to present whenever the opportunity arises. So, now you know how to answer this question, you can impress the hiring manager with your
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