If you were at a job interview and....?

Question

you were asked "Name one weakness about yourself." What would you tell them?

Answer 1

You want to take a bad trait of yours that can be turned into a positive. For example:
"Sometimes I get so focused on a specific portion of my job that I lose track of the big picture. I have gotten better at that, but I have to remind myself that not all little things are worth sweating over."

What this does is show that you have an attention to detail (the little things), you are aware that not all portions of your job are equally important (big picture) and that by recognizing it (the problem) you have potential for further growth.

Answer 2

I usually say that I had the tendency to pace myself better with dealines. But now I have been able to notice this as a weakness and try to use the same pace no matter if there is a dealine or not.

It's always a good idea to use a PAST weakness and tell how you worked to get over it. It's still a recognized weakness though.

Answer 3

Just don't say you're a perfectionist - it's too much of a cliche. Maybe try saying something that was a problem in the past, that you have now worked on and improved. I would think of something genuine about yourself, rather than make anything up, you will come across as false.

Answer 4

Procrastinate I tend to wait till the last minute to do things. But I am working on getting better on this bad habit

Answer 5

Try and make up something that sounds critical but is really a self compliment, like "sometimes I just work too hard on problems." or "I just have to do all the bosses assignments on time or I get so bothered."

Answer 6

Kryptonite.

Answer 7

I can't pass up the opportunity to chat with a beautiful woman.

Answer 8

I forget to brush my teeth about once a week :)

Answer 9

I am intolerant to ignorance

Answer 10

i have none...can you identify yours??...that will scare them...be honest...not scared....thanks for asking