I need some interview tips. Interviewers ask about your improvement areas/weaknesses.Pls tell me how to handle

Question

In an interview one is asked as to why he/she is quitting the job. In most of the cases one quits due to financial reasons but it sounds greedy if we say this. Pls tell me how best we can manage such a situation

Answer 1

For most interview questions, remember that there is a 'question behind the question'. Knowing this may help you formulate your answers. More on this in a moment, but the other key point is that, with all your answers, your job is to 'connect the dots' for the interviewer between what they need and what you have to offer. You can't possibly memorize all possible questions, so keeping these concepts in mind might help in answering any question that comes up. Whe asked 'what are your weakneses', the question behind the question is 'Is this person someone who constantly evaluates themself and works on areas for improvement?" When asked 'why are you leaving?' they are really asking "if we hire you, can we feel confident that you'll be around a while and that you make good decisions about your own career?" So when answering the weakness question, pick something that is not a showstopper for the job, and PLEASE stay away from the 'i work too hard' stuff. They'll want to puke. And wrap your weakness with some positives. For example, "I really enjoy working as part of a team, and one area that I've found difficult is when another team member doesn't pull through on a deadline. I have found that sitting down with the individual to understand their roadblocks, and to share my own, has had a positive effect on both my own difficulty in dealing with this type, and with helping them meet a group deadline." "Why did you leave?" can be answered in a way that shows you are both accomplished and dedicated. "I've enjoyed working at XYZ corporation, and I've made some major contributions in the areas of ....I feel it is now time to advance my career, and have been exploring new opportunities both inside and outside of XYZ. Your position is of particular interest to me, as it (talk about how it aligns with your strenghts, past accomplishments, and persona career goals). I certainly would not say its about money, as an interviewer I'd think you'd always be looking at that rather than the other aspects of being satisfied in your job. And I'd think you'd probably not stick around long. I'd stay away from growth opportunities (of the promotion kind) because companies are getting 'flatter' in their structure, with fewer management positions. If you talk about growth, talk about wanting to build your expertise and make greater contributions.

Answer 2

I always said that the reason I was leaving a position with another company was because there wasn't any more room for growth in my field at the present position I was holding.

I would say that I need a job with good growth potential and the ability to learn new things.

That way it sounds like you are in it for the long haul and your willing to learn and take on new tasks. But your not being greedy.

Answer 3

i do not know if this will actually help but try saying phrasing things in a positive manner so instead of saying, Im look for more money say well I am look to further my career and this job appears to present the challenges I am seeking.... in terms of weaknesses, I'm always honest but I add what I do to compensate these weaknesses or improve weak areas or I give an example of how I overcame it.

Hope this helps

Answer 4

You can say something like with gas prices you need more money (LOL)

If it is a different job area, You can talk about how you want to learn about that job area. Or if u have, that u have heard good things about that company. Just because you want more money
is not always a bad thing. some jobs do pay less than they should.
some companys do not give pay raises like they should.

Good luck

Answer 5

During your interview when asked why you left your last job, I would state that I was seeking employment where my skills will be better utilized and the compensation would meet my family needs.

Answer 6

hi! actually be extremely pleasant and open with a high-quality handshake. even as requested questions answer them as truly as you are able to, yet use intellegent solutions (e.g. even as requested why you would prefer to artwork at Mcdonalds, a good answer should be "Its great adventure for my destiny, it has a renouned practise direction and has.maby opportunities, mutually with retail classes"), they do no longer do a drug attempt, yet in case you ensue to artwork/ the interview extreme as a kite, they are going to probable observe.

Answer 7

When they ask for weaknesses, always make yourself look good...

ex: I get too focused on work, I work too hard

crap like that...they love it.

when they ask why you're leaving - tell them that you like your job, but it didn't provide enough "growing room" in the company, or say that your career goals changed.