During an interview if you are asked as to what is your weakness what is the best answere ?

Answer 1

I've conducted about 500 interviews on candidates and what we are looking for is
1) Integrity
2) Honesty
3) Can do attitude
4) A person that is effective
5) the person who is likely to be the most successful in a position.

That being said, in the case of asking what is your weakness, tell the interviewer something that is a weakness of yours, but follow up by stating what you are doing to overcome that weakness.

For instance, one of the people mentioned procrastination. If you are a procrastinator, share what you are doing to ensure you will get things done on time.

People who answer this question without admitting to any type of weakness are quickly bypassed by me because they have just shot their credibility with me. If they cannot admit they have any type of a weakness, this is a signal to me that this person will never admit when they make a mistake and will avoid the truth. They also may have difficulty working in a team setting because they sound like they have an ego problem.

So your best bet is to answer this honestly.

Lying may get you the job, but if you lie on the interview and the find out, they can terminate you, or at the least, you have damaged your credibility.

Answer 2

Never say anything negative in an interview. It will turn against you. Make your weakness something that is really positive, but don't make it too obvious. And try to be truthful. You are just being truthful in a tactful way.

For example: "I once had a supervisor that told me that I was too persistent. I didn't know when to give up. But I am aware of this trait, so all you have to do is remind me." Or if typing is not a major part of your job and never will be, say "My typing speed isn't where I would like it to be, but I trust that this is not an important part of the job."

The type of job and the education level required will depend on how much you need to be politically correct. Many companies will test you with questions like this to 1. get personal information from you that they can not ask you directly. 2. see how well you can handle yourself in a stressful situation without telling all or flat out lying.

Answer 3

One of my biggest weaknesses is procrastination and I'm more than willing to admit it in an interview. However, I follow it up with the fact that I am good at meeting deadlines. So, even if I may procrastinate on something and may not do it as quickly as someone else might do it, if I am given a deadline, it helps me to know when I have to have the project done. I know the type of person I am, and I always want my work projects to reflect well of me, so even if I procrastinate, I'm not going to turn in something mediocre. It will still be good, even though I may be working 15 hours the night before because I didn't utilize my time well enough up until that point. As long as I'm given a deadline, the procrastination is not a problem.

Answer 4

PASSABLE ANSWER: Disguise a strength as a weakness.
Example: “I sometimes push my people too hard. I like to work with a sense of urgency and everyone is not always on the same wavelength.”
Drawback: This strategy is better than admitting a flaw, but it's so widely used, it is transparent to any experienced interviewer.
BEST ANSWER: (and another reason it's so important to get a thorough description of your interviewer's needs before you answer questions): Assure the interviewer that you can think of nothing that would stand in the way of your performing in this position with excellence. Then, quickly review you strongest qualifications.
Example: “Nobody's perfect, but based on what you've told me about this position, I believe I' d make an outstanding match. I know that when I hire people, I look for two things most of all. Do they have the qualifications to do the job well, and the motivation to do it well? Everything in my background shows I have both the qualifications and a strong desire to achieve excellence in whatever I take on. So I can say in all honesty that I see nothing that would cause you even a small concern about my ability or my strong desire to perform this job with excellence.”
Alternate strategy (if you don't yet know enough about the position to talk about such a perfect fit): Instead of confessing a weakness, describe what you like most and like least, making sure that what you like most matches up with the most important qualification for success in the position, and what you like least is not essential.
Example: Let's say you're applying for a teaching position. “If given a choice, I like to spend as much time as possible in front of my prospects selling, as opposed to shuffling paperwork back at the office. Of course, I long ago learned the importance of filing paperwork properly, and I do it conscientiously. But what I really love to do is sell (if your interviewer were a sales manager, this should be music to his ears.)

Answer 5

Mention a real weakness and don't try to make it look positive. Interviewers know that you are cheating your way out. If your job does not require client-handling or public speaking, yo may say that 'My area for improvement is public speaking or being more socially active'. You may say that you thing you are a big picture guy but someitmes miss some little details and you would like to be more detail-oriented. If the job is a one where you have to meet daily or weekly targets, you might say that I place more attention on short-term goals and sometimes focus out of my long-term goals. But I would like to work out a way to keep the whole picture in mind. Something on those lines. If you add details about your career, then, perhaps we can suggest some more appropriate reactions.

Answer 6

I can tell you what not to say lol. Don't say you oversleep a lot, are late a lot, don't finish projects. Not sure what's exactly good, depends on the job your applying for really. Just be sure to follow it up with a positive. Like, I'm not a very strong typer, but I'm working on it at home I have this computer program to help me practice. Be sure it's not something majorly significant to the job. I hate those stupid questions lol. Good luck!

Answer 7

Mention the weakness which can be easily overcome...like you're very much involved when you are assigned with a job that you lose your temper at times...you should club it with the prevention measures you have taken to overcome it like doing meditation nd things...hope you get it!! All the Best :)

Answer 8

tell them whatever is ur weakness... which u seem is told to u by most of ur frineds or what u feel truely... because as an interviewer it shows that the candidate telling truth ...... that is all...

ENJOY!

Answer 9

My best "answere" would be : " My weakness is the moolah, the green wads of dollars, for sure ".

Answer 10

Your weakness is that you take your work home with you. You think about it even when you aren't working.