naming something negative about yourself during a job interview?

Question

How do I answer this question in an interview???

Answer 1

You could try the truth? Unless the answer is part of the job description. What type of interview is it, for what job? That makes a huge difference as to what a 'good' answer would be.

Answer 2

In this type of question, you want to answer the question naturally for you, rehearsing what works for you will help that to happen naturally.

Your negative that you share should be something not a show stopper for the job you are applying for.. In every moderate Negative, select something that might also be a positive.

GOOD Negative:

"Sometimes it seems I care too much and drive myself too hard." might be interpreted as "This person wants to do a good job, and will work to achieve positive results."

BAD Negatives:

"Sometimes I stay out all night, partying, and have to lie about why I am being late for work."

"Sometimes I think if I need to deal with another stupid customer I will need to just scream them to alleviate my frustration."

"Well I had to leave my last job because I stole 25 computers during the course of my employment there."

"I had an affair with general counsel and it was seen as a conflict of interest."


will all likely be interpreted at face value, and rarely, is the honest answer recognized with anything more than a rampant appreciation for your honesty so they don't take a risk with hiring you.

For more hints, check out the Career Guide Interviewing.

Answer 3

My biggest weakness is that I sometimes try too hard to get the job done and don't think about others that might have family commitments, etc.

Or

My biggest weakness is taking too much work on myself and not letting others do their fair share. Sometimes I think that if I can do a good job at something I might as well do it myself.

Answer 4

Be your self gown smart Be polite Smile do no longer be afraid to invite a question - and characteristic a pair on your head Thank the interviewer for the prospect take a seat up immediately - do no longer slouch If presented tea / espresso / water - take it. in case you have a tricky question taking a sip grants a pair of seconds to think of. finally, sturdy success!

Answer 5

If asked to name something negative about yourself, tell them that
you've gotten better at not missing the toilet but still in need of improvement.

Answer 6

you answer this with something good like on weekends i like to sleep in or Friday nights i like to go out and have, nothing negative that could stop you doing the job your applying for good luck

Answer 7

Don't say that there are no negatives. You need to think of something in your field that you can improve on. It will show them that you are willing to grow and change.

Answer 8

Staying up late on Monday night to watch Monday Night Football. Especially if the interveiwer in male! He will know exactly what you mean, even if you do not.

Answer 9

i do not know exactly the point of the interviewer,it means what are they looking for before than he or she let me know.

Answer 10

Just don't use the cliche answer "I work too hard" or "I'm too organized". Those are cheesy answers. They are looking for a creative answer.