Interview question. what are you weaknesses

Thomas. PLease. · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:48

Hi there, I've got an interview at 6 o clock. I've been preparing for it, and going through some questions that maybe asked, but one I'm stuck for an answer for is the what are you weaknesses question?

Anybody got a decent answer for this. I can't really think of one?

Help appreciated.

kiteloopy · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:51

"Along time ago I would have said organisation....however since then i have learnt to set aside 30mins at the beginning and end of the day to work through paperwork and clear my desk. I might even say that i am more organised than 90% of my current colleagues".

Odhran · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:52

1. Beer
2. Sex
3. Chocolate
4. Overclocking
5. Bladder?

Greebo · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:56

Whatever you pick (and it doesn't really matter) always add what you are doing to improve this weakness already.

In my case, I always say time management and a similar response to kiteloopy about spending hald and hour organising my tasks that day into priorities etc

AFK_Matrix · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:56

Well for my current job i am in at the mo this question came up and I just said that I can rush things a bit, previously did HR work and getting the damn contracts right was a PITA, so said this and also how I have improved myself by not rushing as much.

Thomas. PLease. · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:56

kiteloopy said:
"Along time ago I would have said organisation....however since then i have learnt to set aside 30mins at the beginning and end of the day to work through paperwork and clear my desk. I might even say that i am more organised than 90% of my current colleagues".

good answer, i like that.

SMN · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:57

"The inability to switch off at the end of a day" tends to work quite well, shows you are dedicated and that it isnt just a job to you. Depends on the context though - if you give that answer to a job for McDonalds you may get some funny looks

kevmeister · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:57

"I have none, i'm great, and am just what you need in your company"

fonzee · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:57

work too hard at times

graemer · 23 Nov 2009 at 16:58

Greebo said:
Whatever you pick (and it doesn't really matter) always add what you are doing to improve this weakness already.

In my case, I always say time management and a similar response to kiteloopy about spending hald and hour organising my tasks that day into priorities etc

What he said.

Its always good to show you are aware of your weaknesses (or areas fo rimprovement) it is also a very good idea to turn these into positives.

Its a bit like the training question and what you will need. I once interviewed someone who told me they would need no training in their first year as they knew everything about the job they were being interviewed for... Did they get the job? short answer No (not just because of this answer).

meghatronic · 23 Nov 2009 at 17:01

I always fall for the boss

(assuming s/he's interviewing you)

Thomas. PLease. · 23 Nov 2009 at 17:08

Greebo said:
Whatever you pick (and it doesn't really matter) always add what you are doing to improve this weakness already.

In my case, I always say time management and a similar response to kiteloopy about spending hald and hour organising my tasks that day into priorities etc

That sounds like good advice. Got a few things in mind to say now.

Thanks very much. Here's to hoping the interviewers like it as well :cool:

AFK_Matrix · 23 Nov 2009 at 17:14

meghatronic said:
I always fall for the boss

(assuming s/he's interviewing you)

Lol could be an awkward moment

s-man · 23 Nov 2009 at 17:20

As has been said they're really just looking for self awareness and pro-activity so choose any example and then demonstrate how you're already tackling it...good luck!

West · 23 Nov 2009 at 17:20

Mine are over-analysing my mistakes... I used it and a week later I got my Supervisors job