You'll Get Points for Sincerity
This is a commonly-dodged question and everyone knows it's a commonly-dodged question. So if your response comes across as genuine, that will be refreshing. Too many candidates give the "I work too hard, I care too much" Michael Scott list of failings. Interviewers may conclude from that approach that you can't recognize any personal weaknesses and therefore lack the capacity for self-improvement. Have the courage to discuss an actual weakness.
But Don't Be Stupid
"I don't like people managing me." "I rarely feel motivated." "I've been in and out of the hospital for mental issues." If you alarm a potential employer, the focus won't be on your sincerity. People are right to approach this question cautiously. You do have to be careful about what you share or you could trigger a self-inflicted wound. Work out your answer to this question in advance.click here
Minor, Not Major…Work Habit, Not Character Flaw…Past, Not Present
Prepare for this question by thinking about an "acceptable" weakness. Better a work habit than a character flaw. Even better if it's something you can honestly say you've largely overcome. Yes, a minor work habit issue probably isn't your "greatest" weakness, but this is not a confessional. This is a chance for you to show that you have been able to recognize and solve problems in your own performance/behavior.
The Real Question: How You've Solved It
They ask: "What is your greatest weakness?" However, interpret it: "How did you solve a problem in your work habits?" You might share how you've learned to be more effective in your communication or in a skill of your profession. You could describe how you've become a better team player or a better listener. Or you might specify little tricks you've used to become more punctual with deadlines or more creative in solutions. Show them you're a problem-solver. Give them a dynamic view of how you've changed a vulnerability into a strength and you will have gained a lot from this question. The focus should be on your resolution, not your weakness. And make it brief. Don't linger. Brief, dynamic, and then move on.click here
"What is your greatest weakness?" is a question that makes people pause because they recognize it's tricky. Prepare for it before your interview, but don't give a "prepared" answer.
