3. What is your greatest weakness?

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What do you consider to be your greatest weakness, and what are you doing to improve on it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Honesty : Being truthful about areas of personal challenge.

  • 2. Self-awareness : Recognizing and understanding one's own limitations.

  • 3. Problem-solving : Demonstrating how one addresses and works to improve weaknesses.

  • 4. Adaptability : Showing the ability to learn from experiences and grow professionally.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluating Self-Awareness : Assessing the candidate's ability to understand and acknowledge their weaknesses.

  • 2. Understanding Improvement Efforts : Learning what actions the candidate is taking to overcome their weaknesses.

  • 3. Judging Character : Seeing the candidate's honesty and integrity through their ability to discuss their flaws.

  • 4. Determining Professional Growth : Evaluating the candidate’s commitment to personal and professional development.


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  • 1. Choose a real weakness : Pick a genuine weakness that doesn't critically undermine your ability to perform the job.

  • 2. Focus on improvement : Discuss specific steps you are taking to address your weakness.

  • 3. Keep it professional : Focus on a weakness related to your professional life rather than personal traits.

  • 4. Balance your response : While being honest, also show that you are proactive about making positive changes.

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