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