would this answer be correct for the interview question weakness?

Question

My weakness is that I can't say no. It's a weakness,but at the same time I am dedicated not only with my duties but as well as assisting others in unrelated duties as needed also for strengths I would say I work exceptionally well in a fast paced environment If I'm ask to do something it's guaranteed to get done and to the best of my ablity.

Answer 1

Be very carefull with answers about your weaknesses. If you do not explain WHAT you do to counter the weakness, then it can be seen as a fatal flaw. Ensure that yous ay something like: Not being able to say no sometimes forces me to work very long hours, but I have very strong scheduling skills which enables me to do the most important first. I am working on asssertiveness. etc.

Your answer above is great. Only prob with someone who cannot say no, is that in many instances it is an indicateion of someone who craves acceptance/who is unsure. That might be unwanted in some jobs.

Answer 2

On a very professional level, to tell a potential employer that you can't say no can help and hurt you. It can make the person sense that you will be a team player because you will help others with their duties which is good but can also be bad because then the HR person will look for more from you than you can probably deliver. For that question you should instead say, "Although I know that I have professional weaknesses, I try not to focus on them, I acknowledge them and work to improve them." It keeps the employer wondering and it doesn't highlight your individual faults.

As for your strengths,everyone says that they work well in a fast paced setting. If you really want that job, you have to think outside of the box for that answer. Something like "I manage stress in the work place well and I will always ask questions when I'm not sure to make sure that what needs to be done is done correctly." It gives a since of responsibility, because most employers would rather have someone ask a question to get it right the first time than to have someone who thinks they know everything and screw up.

Answer 3

If you truly and honestly can identify a personal weakness then you've already identified a strength as well: self-awareness...Before the interview if possible see if you can find about a little bit about the person interviewing you. It takes a little bit of doing but it is possible...if you can find out what their weaknesses are, and if it is somewhat similar to your own, then you have the beginnings of a personal support group. What do I mean by this... Okay, let's say one weakness is follow-up. You might be a good salesperson for instance but never call the customer again...Perhaps the person interviewing you has lost out on some of the heralded talent he/she interviewed simply because they didn't call the prospective employee back in a timely fashion, and they went elsewhere. News gets around... and if you know it going in, identify a weakness you "use to have" and how you finally got your grip over it, in this case the follow up issue...and then after explaining it, ask the interviewer if they ever had ever "gone through a period of that, and if so how'd they overcome it." Always remember interviews go both ways, you have to size them up too, and if the person answers you sincerely, well, lets just say that weaknesses in common get you hired, strengths in common don't, unless you have a truly selfless, motivated, non-ego driven person interviewing you. Strengths in common do get you promotions and raises after you have been hired.

No one says you have to identify a current weakness...Nobody is perfect, but identifying something in the past while simultaneously showing an earnest strength and poise while talking about it should do wonders for your confidence during the interview.

Answer 4

No. It's not a clear answer. When I read this, the first thing I think is "Huh!?"

It sounds like you made up an answer to try to make yourself sound better. Be honest, clear and to the point. If they ask your weakness, their next question may be what you do to overcome that weakness.

Answer 5

Interviewer: Would you help me to defraud the company.
Reply: No.

Interviewer: Would you refuse to help me to defraud the company.

Reply: No.

You have to be careful with negatives, if the interviewer suspects that you never say no, he/she will tie you up in knots.

Incidentally, when asked for your weakness, look the interviewer straight in the eye and say 'I honestly believe that I do not have any weaknesses - except maybe a slight inclination to chocolate once in a while'. Your weakness is for him/her to find out not for you to downgrade yourself..... Good luck.

Answer 6

I wouldn't word it as "I can't say no". I would say that I tend to take on additional responsibilities and sometimes have trouble delegating.

That way you sound like a responsible hard worker, not somebody that gets taken advantage of. The rest of your answer sounds great!

Good Luck

Answer 7

It depends on what job you're going for. Personally, I always say that my weakness is expecting myself to excel in every way possible all of the time.

Answer 8

I think thats a good answer to a tricky question. My usual answer for a weakness is that I try to be too much of a perfectionist. Your answer may be better.

Answer 9

NO. That would open you to the possibility of future sexual harassment. Most horny guys would be delighted to hire a girl who can't say no.

Answer 10

No, not being able to say no says you have no backbone. Unless your interviewer is male and looking to get laid. then your answer is of course perfect.