job interview help!?

Question

i have a job interview today... and theres a quetion i know there going to ask me, because my friend works here already and they ask everyone
- whats a negative aspect about youself

how do you answer that in a good way... like what would you say thats negative about you.. that really is a good thing

Answer 1

This is a common question.

It helps interviewers determine the following:

Are you self-aware.
Are you honest about your shortfalls.
Can you act on feedback.
Can you overcome difficulties.

It usually takes the form of the following question:

"What are your strengths/weaknesses?"

But can be phrased like this:

“What qualities do you see in others which you would like to develop in yourself?”

Strengths should be easy enough to think about (keep the position you're applying for in mind).

Weaknesses can be more difficult but you should try to think of something that perhaps you have recognized as being a weakness but have worked to overcome.

For example: “I’d like to be naturally organized, like my manager. She doesn’t have to try. But to help me, I use to-do lists and a diary so I can keep a track of where I am”.

Don't be too negative about your weaknesses.

And by the way, it's always safer to identify a lack of experience or skill than a shortcoming in your personality, because an interviewer can always train you on a skill or give you experience. Changing your personality is not so easy, nor is it fun! So, don’t tell the interviewer you “get bored” or “stressed” or “de-motivated”!

Good luck!

Answer 2

If you are looking for the blanket cheesy responses:
I work too hard
I become overly committed to my job
etc

Often times though employers dislike those responses. It is best to be honest with yourself and your employer and provide them with actual information such as:

Often times I get stressed when numerous tasks are thrown my way that I haven't dealt with before. However, I'm always able to refocus my energy and attention and accomplish those tasks efficiently and effectively after researching what needs to be done.

This shows that you are honest about yourself, that you also handle stress in a positive way and can multitask.

The best way to answer that question is to look at your work history and experiences. Reflect on what you have a hard time with at work and build an answer around that.

Answer 3

I push myself too hard.
I tend to be a workaholic.
I'm a perfectionist, I like to turn in perfect work products.
I work too much overtime, without pay and sometimes it interferes with my peronal life.
I spend too much of my personal life studying and learning more to be a better employee.
I am so task-oriented sometimes that other people feel that i'm ignoring them.

Answer 4

I'm a perfectionist. I won't finish an assignment until I've checked every detail.

Answer 5

I'm overly demanding on myself. I will put more pressure on m;yself than you ever will to get my work done and done at the best possible rate and quality.