ABSOLUTELY CORRECT...WHEN ASKED IN AN INTERVIEW,YOUR WEAKNESS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES A STRENGTH IN IDEALISTIC WORLD...eg I trust people easily...or I find it hard to deal with people who are dishonest etc etc.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
How about 'I get very attached to my work..' it is both strength and weakness.. Isn’t it?
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
yes...but then in that case you will have to support this with an example from your experience where you exemplified this trait of your personality
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Of course, your weakness should also be presented in such a manner that may indicate indirectly like your strength.
From India, Delhi
387From India, Delhi
Dear Kaavyaa, In my views, you can indicate your weakness about work in the words, "I can’t bear with keeping my official work pending for the next day."
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
A weakness should not present negativity. It should be presented in such a way that the person/team across should feel it as if it is in organization's favour.
Very rightly quoted examples above like
"I get very attached to my work" or "It is very difficult for me to deal with dishonest people" but with examples from your past experuences.
Regards
Sanjay Arora
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Happiness always.......................
From India, Ambala
Very rightly quoted examples above like
"I get very attached to my work" or "It is very difficult for me to deal with dishonest people" but with examples from your past experuences.
Regards
Sanjay Arora
__________________________________________________ ______________
Happiness always.......................
From India, Ambala
You would definitely impress your interviewer with such answers if YOU WERE LIVING IN THE LAST CENTURY. (Forgive my harshness but here's why)
Imagine YOU are the interviewer, why would you ask someone his or her weakness? It would probably be because you want to know if the candidate is able "first" self-assess him or herself. Self-assessment is a compass for those heading towards success. Now image the candidate says "I am a workaholic" or "I get attached to my work". One of two things will pop into your mind,
The "second" reason you would ask the candidate this question is whether he is working on improving him or herself. If yes, then you would be curious to know in what way is the candidate improving himself.
Therefore the "ideal" answer is an HONEST one. If your communication skills are poor, say "I wont say it is my weakness, but I am working on improving my communication skills (or technical skills or learning to manage my time better or any other soft skills)" Don't use the word "weakness" in your answer since it could mean that this weakness is your limitation or worse "permanent weakness" which means that you are never going to improve in that area. Instead use "area that i need improvement" or "something I'm working on improving".
The other weakness you can mention are those that "don't affect your professional life". eg I cant cook anything besides tea and Maggie noodles Or I am allergic to cats (for those who don't work with cats) Or im afraid of heights (for those who work at ground level)
Like i said, be honest. So identify any areas you need improvement and start working on it. Don't try to deceive for you never know who reads these forums. :-)
Avinash Tavares
Trainer, Consultant & Life Coach
youthempowermentsolutions(dot)org
From India, Pune
Imagine YOU are the interviewer, why would you ask someone his or her weakness? It would probably be because you want to know if the candidate is able "first" self-assess him or herself. Self-assessment is a compass for those heading towards success. Now image the candidate says "I am a workaholic" or "I get attached to my work". One of two things will pop into your mind,
- why did this person leave his previous job if he get so attached to his work/why is the candidates scores not high enough for someone who loves his work(for freshers)
- Doesn't this person know that we the interviewers read stuff off the internet and know these are cliche answers.
The "second" reason you would ask the candidate this question is whether he is working on improving him or herself. If yes, then you would be curious to know in what way is the candidate improving himself.
Therefore the "ideal" answer is an HONEST one. If your communication skills are poor, say "I wont say it is my weakness, but I am working on improving my communication skills (or technical skills or learning to manage my time better or any other soft skills)" Don't use the word "weakness" in your answer since it could mean that this weakness is your limitation or worse "permanent weakness" which means that you are never going to improve in that area. Instead use "area that i need improvement" or "something I'm working on improving".
The other weakness you can mention are those that "don't affect your professional life". eg I cant cook anything besides tea and Maggie noodles Or I am allergic to cats (for those who don't work with cats) Or im afraid of heights (for those who work at ground level)
Like i said, be honest. So identify any areas you need improvement and start working on it. Don't try to deceive for you never know who reads these forums. :-)
Avinash Tavares
Trainer, Consultant & Life Coach
youthempowermentsolutions(dot)org
From India, Pune
Hi Avinash,
I really like your explanation about putting your weakness as your strength or as a positive point.
How about a weakness like "the same work or same routine makes me dull, I need new challenges and new thing to learn, to motivate myself".
Regards
Shree
From India, Hyderabad
I really like your explanation about putting your weakness as your strength or as a positive point.
How about a weakness like "the same work or same routine makes me dull, I need new challenges and new thing to learn, to motivate myself".
Regards
Shree
From India, Hyderabad
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