What Are Your Weaknesses - Best interview answer

When you go on a job interview, they are going to ask, What are your I'm going to show you how to answer the weakness question the right way. So, do you know why employers even ask about your most significant weakness? It’s because they find it in a list of questions that they should ask candidates. That's it!

It has no real bearing on the job unless the employer is asking the question tactfully and is looking to see if you are humble to admit your weaknesses and to understand what areas you need to grow in for the job at hand. Employers should be talking about my strengths and what I can do for you, not what I can't do for you.

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So, you have to understand; there are two types of weaknesses. There are personality traits and you have skills. So, when you're answering this question, you have to pick whether you want to choose a personality trait or a skill to talk about a weakness. A skill related example is usually best. But I've used personality traits and skills with great success.

Some people will tell you not to use a personality trait as a weakness, because personality traits are more inborn and they're harder to correct and fix. So, if you have some personality traits that are a problem, it's unlikely that you resolved them by the time you're interviewing at a company.

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[enockchama]

Don you're a cool dude. Thanks. I'll do exactly that. Simple and smart .

[timjenkins]

I really appreciate your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[oy]

Pretty much spot on.

I interview people and never ask this question. I cringe at the thought of asking it.

I recruit graduates from college for training positions in the accounting field.

My common questions involve asking them why they chose the course and what their best and worst subjects wore. For example we do a lot of tax work so if they say tax was their worst subject it is a big drawback.

Asking them how they deal with conflict gives insight into their attitude.

And of course I like to ask why I should hire them to see how well they’ve prepared and thought it through. I think somebody with a great answer to this has done their homework and come prepared for what they’ll be asked. That to me shows eagerness and determination too.

Other than some of those common questions I just asked them about their knowledge of the software packages listed on their CVs, what they thought they’ve learned from previous jobs that could end up benefiting them in this new field, etc.

[michor]

I'll play devil's advocate here by saying that it's really hard for an employer to find an appropriate candidate for a job. So anything we can do to get more information from a potential employee may be helpful. Asking a question like this is more about the reaction than the answer, in my opinion. Cheers, Don.

[tc]

I just watched a different video on this same topic and the gentleman who made the video said the question was designed to immediately narrow down the field of prospective employees. (I suppose this is true only if someone is very honest and has some terrible character traits or habits). Maybe it is designed to see how well people can lie.

[chrisandowen]

Thank you so much! Great advice and perspective:)

[tylerdurdin]

I think you’re wrong about this being a stupid question to ask as an interviewer. I see it as a self-awareness question. You would be surprised how many candidates I’ve interviewed that told me they have no weakness or can’t think of any. These people will not take criticism well.

[anonymoushuman]

My weakness is that I'm lazy and procrastinate because I'm too anxious.

[matteosposato]

I get it if this practice is widespread and accepted by employers too, but telling about a weakness one has overcome is really not answering the question "What is your biggest weakness / one of your weaknesses?".
Then, again, if everyone is fine with putting up with the show about this question, I'm fine with it because it gives a simple way to handle it. But I was just reflecting about it.

[frankiecarrrierivg]

Hey don I’m applying for a customer service job if I think in the interview I should mention that giving presentations is my weakness

[beeweeng]

Hi Don

Should i mention fast talking is my weakness for a general administrator job? i attended vocal training n awareness meditation to work on it.

[gasparsanchez]

good video, but -i have intermedie english and the audio is a little unaudible, so I have trouble to understand your pronuntiation, I Just watch the video 10 answers of your wuestion, and the audio is better..

however, thank you.

I had an interview last monday and previously I saw your video,

Tomorrow will have interview with an RH american, and I will listening your videos to improve my listenign and learns how answer each question..

Regards From, Cd. Acuna Mexico.

[timjenkins]

I always ask
You mean besides ice cream cake?

[kaonashiyakuza]

I once said..."I get bored easily that's why i think this job is good for me since there's too much to do and it doesn't have a repetitive routine."
I didn't get the job.

[Reconciliation]

Hi Don, I got a job offer but it has an arbitration clause in it and I am not all that comfortable with it. I need the job what can I do? I cannot afford an emaployment lawyer to look it over.

[edwardandresflores]

"all people" doesnt exist. you can say "everybody" when you are talking about bunch of people.

[Googlename]

Can I say that " My weakness is overthinking and overworking" ??

[trueskin]

Hi Don,
I really appreciate your job interviews videos as they help make one take progress in his field. I have a couple of questions to ask and get a professional advice, would it be possible to get in contact with you via email, Social media or even via telephone.
I would love to hear from you soon.
Best,
Hannah

[Arthur-nrci]

If I watch one more video that uses the, 'impatient' example, I'm gonna flip.