| Why do employers always ask the "greatest | | | | Questions are meant to poke deep and reveal |
| weakness" interview question? It seems like | | | | your weaknesses. Do not fake your way through |
| they are trying to throw you off. I mean, you | | | | tough questions. This will give employers the |
| rehearse the answer to every possible | | | | feeling that you will cheat and fake on the |
| question that you can think of, and then they | | | | job when you are over stressed. |
| ask, "What do you think your greatest | | | | |
| weakness is?" | | | | Short and Simple |
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| Job interviews are stressful even if you | | | | The best way to answer any interview question |
| don't have to answer this question. | | | | is to answer it honestly and with as little |
| Regardless, interviews and tough questions | | | | fluff as possible. If an employer asks you |
| are an integral part of career advancement, | | | | what your greatest weakness is, you can state |
| and you NEED to be able to ace them or you | | | | a weakness that you were able to overcome |
| will find yourself stuck in a dead end job. | | | | with your last job. You could even bring up a |
| Before you answer this question, you should | | | | personal weakness not related to your ability |
| know that there is no easy answer for it. The | | | | to perform as an employee. |
| intent of this question is to throw you off | | | | |
| course. The key is to not let them get away | | | | The worst thing that you could possibly say |
| with it. | | | | is that you are fault free. We are all human. |
| | | | Instead of claiming to be superhuman, use an |
| Be Prepared | | | | example that shows how you were able to take |
| | | | a weakness and turn it into strength. This |
| A successful interview is dependent on good | | | | will make you sound resourceful and sure of |
| preparation. Learn as much as you can about | | | | yourself. It will also show employers that |
| the employer you are interviewing with. Study | | | | you are not afraid to admit your own |
| up on their people and their services. If you | | | | weaknesses and work to improve them. |
| know who you're dealing with, you will be | | | | |
| less likely to become uneasy during the | | | | Being prepared to answer the "greatest |
| interview process. | | | | weakness" interview question and other tough |
| | | | questions is the key to interview success. |
| Be prepared for difficult questions including | | | | Always try to turn negative answers into |
| the "greatest weakness" interview question. | | | | positive solutions. This will impress your |
| | | | potential boss and may even land you the job. |