Help me with this Interview Question!

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  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Still haven't heard anything... Although they did update my status on the website to "interviewed."

    FatOldManMN that is a good one!

    They never even asked the stupid question.

    :laugh:
  • FatOldManMN
    FatOldManMN Posts: 1,116 Member
    Still haven't heard anything... Although they did update my status on the website to "interviewed."

    FatOldManMN that is a good one!

    They never even asked the stupid question.

    :laugh:

    Don't forget to follow up with an email...Tuesday at the very latest.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I heard back from them... they selected someone else. :-(
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    people still ask this question outright?

    anyway OP you answer with a time you failed at something professionally and follow up with what you learned from the experience.

    pretty much in all interview questions you should give specific answers with specific examples otherwise people will be able to tell you're BSing
  • FatOldManMN
    FatOldManMN Posts: 1,116 Member
    I heard back from them... they selected someone else. :-(

    Thank them for considering you for the opportunity. Tell them what impressed you about the company or the department you were being considered for. Let them know you would like to keep in touch and would like to be considered for future openings.
  • Lift_Run_Eat
    Lift_Run_Eat Posts: 986 Member
    "Skydiving"


    My husband and I had this discussion a few years back. My son who was 7 at the time asked what a weakness was. We explained it to him and he said he weakness was skydiving. When we asked him why, he stated that it was because he had never done it!
  • AustinRockall
    AustinRockall Posts: 35
    I have a big interview today at 4:00pm.

    Woot! Go me!

    But I always inevitably get asked this question.

    How do you answer it?

    "What is your greatest weakness?"

    Because a truthful "fiddling on my cell phone instead of paying attention" will probably NOT win me the job.

    Please help and thank you in advance!

    :flowerforyou:

    I sat through a 5 interview process with a firm recently and was handed a few of these; "What is your greatest weakness?" "Now tell us, why shouldn't we hire you?"

    My response - "Has anyone ever provided an adequate answer to a question like this?"

    Personally I don't think there is a good answer. If you can tell the individual may have a sense of humor turn the question on them.
  • Oi_Sunshine
    Oi_Sunshine Posts: 819 Member
    The best answer is an honest one with steps you are taking to improve in that area.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    What this question is really asking is "will this person be a liability or pose a risk to my organisation."

    This question is also a measure of self-awareness and someone who is not aware that they have ANY weaknesses is not very mature. Make sure your answer is truthful, whatever the weakness, and follow it up with what you have done to overcome that weakness.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    If you're asked this question during an interview in the future, try this:

    Them: "What is your greatest weakness?"

    You: "Well, at this exact moment, it's that I am currently not working for your company, however, I'm hoping we can work together to overcome this obstacle."
  • Rabid_Hamster
    Rabid_Hamster Posts: 338 Member
    One I tend to use: "I have a tendency to do things myself so I know I'll get them done, rather than relying on my team mates. As a result, I tend to overload myself with work. I can be a team player, but I want to be the Quarterback."

    I'm going to steal this one for myself!

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