Comments on: How to answer the weakness interview question http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/ Career Advice for Cubicle Warriors Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6880 Scot Herrick Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:07:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6880 The "hero's journey" is the best answer -- I had this weakness and it was severely tested in X,Y, and Z. This is what I did to overcome it and come out the other side as a better person to do the job. Yup. The “hero’s journey” is the best answer — I had this weakness and it was severely tested in X,Y, and Z. This is what I did to overcome it and come out the other side as a better person to do the job.

Yup.

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6879 Scot Herrick Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:03:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6879 But how you honestly answer questions is a point of view. You want the answers to show your job skills or your ability to work with a team. Down to earth is nice, but the objective is to be honest -- and get the job offer. But how you honestly answer questions is a point of view. You want the answers to show your job skills or your ability to work with a team. Down to earth is nice, but the objective is to be honest — and get the job offer.

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6868 Scot Herrick Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:29:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6868 Another way to look at it is the "hero's journey." Our hero -- you -- get put into this position and then have to overcome obstacles (your weaknesses) by learning, fighting through problems, learning from mentors or whatever to achieve your goal. That's turning your weakness into a positive experience where you came out better on the other side. Another way to look at it is the “hero’s journey.” Our hero — you — get put into this position and then have to overcome obstacles (your weaknesses) by learning, fighting through problems, learning from mentors or whatever to achieve your goal. That’s turning your weakness into a positive experience where you came out better on the other side.

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6862 Scot Herrick Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:14:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6862 It is a constantly moving target, isn't it? Have faith that most people doing the interviews are not that good at keeping up (because they interview so rarely) and your answers will be far better than most job candidates (because most job candidates don't try and figure out answers to interview questions...). It is a constantly moving target, isn’t it? Have faith that most people doing the interviews are not that good at keeping up (because they interview so rarely) and your answers will be far better than most job candidates (because most job candidates don’t try and figure out answers to interview questions…).

]]> By: Weaknesses interview | Inmotiontraine http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6858 Weaknesses interview | Inmotiontraine Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:08 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6858 [...] How to answer the weakness interview questionJul 1, 2009 … Name one of your weaknesses” or “What’s your greatest weakness?” is a common interview question that doesn’t need to trip you up. What’s … [...] [...] How to answer the weakness interview questionJul 1, 2009 … Name one of your weaknesses” or “What’s your greatest weakness?” is a common interview question that doesn’t need to trip you up. What’s … [...]

]]> By: The SEO Expert http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6850 The SEO Expert Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:22:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6850 Great point Lindsey! I agree with that too :) Great point Lindsey! I agree with that too :)

]]> By: Lindsey167 http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6837 Lindsey167 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:59:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6837 I agree with honesty but I also believe there's got to be something said for turning your weakness into a positive near the end of your explanation. I agree with honesty but I also believe there’s got to be something said for turning your weakness into a positive near the end of your explanation.

]]> By: The SEO Expert http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6821 The SEO Expert Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:28:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6821 Great post, well thought out! I personally think it's best to be down to earth and come across with sincere honesty in all answers. Great post, well thought out!

I personally think it’s best to be down to earth and come across with sincere honesty in all answers.

]]> By: Sabrina http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6820 Sabrina Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:23:00 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6820 I agree with most of these, except the one about turning your strengths into weaknesses.  Saying something like, "I work too hard" is a clique answer and will be a turn off too many employers.  It is pretty obvious you are avoiding answering honestly. I usually use the last one, and talk about how I used to be a big procrastinator, but have improved in that area. I agree with most of these, except the one about turning your strengths into weaknesses.  Saying something like, “I work too hard” is a clique answer and will be a turn off too many employers.  It is pretty obvious you are avoiding answering honestly.

I usually use the last one, and talk about how I used to be a big procrastinator, but have improved in that area.

]]> By: Weaknesses interview | Ingeneescorte http://cuberules.com/2009/07/01/how-to-answer-the-weakness-interview-question/comment-page-1/#comment-6813 Weaknesses interview | Ingeneescorte Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:24:20 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=3025#comment-6813 [...] How to answer the weakness interview questionJul 1, 2009 … Name one of your weaknesses” or “What’s your greatest weakness?” is a common interview question that doesn’t need to trip you up. [...] [...] How to answer the weakness interview questionJul 1, 2009 … Name one of your weaknesses” or “What’s your greatest weakness?” is a common interview question that doesn’t need to trip you up. [...]

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