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What are your strengths? Your weaknesses?
What are your strengths? Your weaknesses?   (Question ID: 54)   Contributor: Waterbottlegirl
This question and its answers have been viewed 82651 times.   Submitted on: August 01 2008
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1. Rachael - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 298)
Make sure the weakness you choose to bring up is NOT a crucial aspect of the position.
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2. Joshua - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 296)
Possible strengths to mention: positive attitude, ability to focus on projects, ability to prioritize, organization, leadership skills, ability to work under pressure, professionalism
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3. Irene - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 297)
Do not select a strength and mask it as a weakness--interviewers see through this! Instead, select a true weakness (a relatively harmless or understandable one) and emphasize how you have been actively working to overcome it.
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4. Emily - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 299)
Show how you have transformed a weakness into an effective management technique, which contributed to an eventual success.
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5. WaterBottleGirl - August 01 2008 (Answer ID: 23)
Don't focus on one more than the other. Both questions and answers are equally important. The employer wants to find out your ability to balance and judge aspects of yourself that may need improvement. Don’t speak of a weakness without knowing the solution, and have taken steps to turn it into strength. Employers have long heard the typical answer of, "I'm a perfectionist" or “I’m a workaholic”, so be original but honest. Remember to show the initiative of change and betterment!

•Sample answer: “My inability to show my true potential in job interview like this one”

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6. Donna 008 - August 20 2008 (Answer ID: 380)
When you do state a weakness make sure it is not an untrainable charactor flaw. eg I am not very techie. vs I have not had much exposure to the most recent versions of office, and excell. I am in the process of learning more.
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7. kwalter7 - September 04 2008 (Answer ID: 537)
My weakness is that I talk too fast when I am excited about something work related. I have taken steps to slow it down by forcing myself to slow down and think before I speak.
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8. Karen K - August 28 2008 (Answer ID: 516)
I have said that I can multi task I am a well organized individual with a positive attitude and my weakness was speeches and interviews
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9. Dominique - September 24 2008 (Answer ID: 635)
My weakness is time management. I would sometimes find myself still working on a task. I have taken steps to change. I have written a To Do List, each task i finish i would check it off. That has helped alot.
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10. pcrayton - October 03 2008 (Answer ID: 648)
My strengths are doing my job in a timely manner. Being a teamplayer and knowing what my prorities are.
My weakness are interviews.
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11. EMC - November 11 2008 (Answer ID: 771)
I recommend (for strengths):
1. always listen
2. be focus
3. be willing to research the new products.
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12. Akshay - November 24 2009 (Answer ID: 4317)
Strengths –

Ability to prioritize,
planning skills,
well organized,
multitasking
assuming responsibilities and duties.
Possessing the capacity to cope with failures and trying to learn from past mistakes.
my hard working nature
Self Motivated and Determined
Success Oriented and Natural Leader
Team Player
Intelligence and Self Confidence
My knowledge
My exposure to new technologies
My dedication to achive goals in time.
I AM PUNCTUAL


Weakness –
1. Sensitive person: Taking things to heart and getting too disappointed when things are done in the wrong way.
2. Too helpful – crossing limits while helping teammates.
3. My weakeness is workholic, i keep working until the job is completely done.
4. I want to improve my communication skills currentley i am working on my communication skills.
5. I talk too fast when I am excited about something work related. I have taken steps to slow it down by forcing myself to slow down and think before I speak.
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13. cl123 - August 04 2008 (Answer ID: 78)
Remember, you are still trying to sell yourself and your abilities here. Your weakness should be an honest evaluation of an area in which you lack experience, or need improvement on.
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14. Jenn - August 05 2008 (Answer ID: 136)
The above pargraph hit the nail on the head. Do not try to disguise a stregnth as a weakness (I am a workaholic) instead state probm and solution. ex.
" I am not really confident using excel but have been working towards getting more comfortable"
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15. WaterBottleGirl - August 05 2008 (Answer ID: 142)
It's not that I'm advising on disguising a “strength” for a "weakness". I feel the order of these two changes the whole aspect and its entity. My point was to show the process in which the "weakness" has turned into a neutral or even more progressively, a “strength”.

For example, "I'm a perfectionist" or “I’m a workaholic” is a strength in disguise as a weakness. It really isn’t a serious flaw unless it becomes detrimental to the work. Even then, trying to describe how you are “no longer a perfectionist/workaholic” doesn’t sound too appeasing either.

Give original answers. Jenn was on the right track with her example quote. If you have trouble using excel, mention how you’ve taken progressive steps to “fix” this weakness by computer classes, online forum discussions, etc. But ending it there isn’t enough. To really sell yourself, I recommend that you show that *up, up and beyond* attitude. Like a great selling pitch would be, “I finished my Excel computer class with a 4.0. Now I am proud to say I am more than proficient at Excel.”

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16. Luiz - November 18 2008 (Answer ID: 845)
First and formost, brainstorm 1 or 2 days prior to the interview.Nobody's perfect, therefore it's easier to see and realize our strengths & weaknesses on a sheet of paper. I like to start off with my weakness which consists of getting stuck on a task. What am I going to do??? This is where my strength comes into play. I just relax and back up a little or A LOT, then IMPROVISE! There are those who are book smart, and others who are street smart. Be wise and use cliff notes instead. LOL... Bottom line, improvision is just like synonyms. There's usualy more than one way to get the job done.
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17. Rod V. - October 12 2008 (Answer ID: 664)
My strengths to me is that im always pushing myself to do the best and looking for more ways to do my job better.
My weakness to me is that if I dont get a job/goal complete I will keep working or find solutions untill I acheive my goal/job
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18. Alfonso - October 21 2008 (Answer ID: 690)
My weakness is that I take on too much on to my plate.

Build on this using S.T.A.R
Situation, Task, Action, Result

add that as you have learned this about yourself what actions have you taken towards strengthening this weakness, do not leave it without a result
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19. Banana - November 27 2008 (Answer ID: 892)
think my greatest weakness is that I am introverted and quiet. I never got a job offer when I said that as my answer though. Even when I said it made me a good listener and able to hear others opinions. Similar questions also hurt me in performance reviews. I'll never answer this question truthfully again.
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20. Mark Adams - November 27 2008 (Answer ID: 893)
I tend to be overly optimistic about deadlines, which means I have to make a conscious effort to plan more for the unexpected
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21. Nicholas Taylor - December 08 2008 (Answer ID: 1110)
Possible weaknesses: project closure frustration, I don't like making mistakes even though I understand that they can be necessary, I don't like to see bullying in the workplace and I find myself supporting the weak through sympathy... but then follow up by saying, "but thats life isn't it. I believe its important to understand your weaknesses so that you can overcome them effectively."
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22. cat - October 07 2008 (Answer ID: 657)
My weakness is that I take on too much on to my plate.
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23. Carla Ferrer - February 04 2009 (Answer ID: 1220)
I can say that my strength is my flexibility to handle change. My weakness is i am afraid of speaking in front of the public. By taking up a public speech course, i was able to overcome the problem.
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24. patrick m - August 11 2008 (Answer ID: 195)
i am not really confident using excel
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25. Michael - October 19 2008 (Answer ID: 686)
My weakness is that i am always impatience with those who are not serious with their jobs. But since i moved into a supervisory role a had to work on being patience with those kind of people so as to change them.
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26. Loretia - September 09 2008 (Answer ID: 571)
Learning New computer programs.
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27. evalinda laranang - February 04 2009 (Answer ID: 1219)
my strengths are having a good communication with others,intertaining other people,shopping,chating and teaching and my weakness is housekeeping.
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28. Remz - November 09 2008 (Answer ID: 762)
My weakness is sometimes my mind wanders of to something not very
useful

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29. EMC - November 11 2008 (Answer ID: 770)
My weakness (as a product manager)is the challenge of new product launch. I have learned to be patient and acquire new skills continuously and now I am confident in the area.
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30. Patricia- May 11, 2009 - June 10 2009 (Answer ID: 2079)
I think my strength is im an adaptable person that adjust to other needs , a disciplined and determined in everything that I do.

My weakness is sometimes i get involved with others problem just trying to help. Always pray to God!!!
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31. briGz - August 08 2009 (Answer ID: 2201)
weakness is a small part of me because i think positive to obtain my full strengths
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32. J. Dayal - August 20 2009 (Answer ID: 2219)
Strengths : Team Orientated, Meeting deadlines and being Honest

Weakness : Working late
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33. sarita khatri - September 01 2010 (Answer ID: 4843)
strengths my learning strengths are
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34. Hemu - August 25 2010 (Answer ID: 4828)
My strengths are 1stly by looking @ my work ul come 2 know m i hard worker n il tell the fact n wt i mean straight away........n my weakness is that i wont lie...
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35. praveen: - August 24 2010 (Answer ID: 4821)

My greatest strenght is that I am an enthusiastic person. I am time bound, energetic, inquisitive.
My weakness is that I was not that good enough to give presentations and I improved by taking classes.
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36. sarita khatri - September 01 2010 (Answer ID: 4842)
weaknesses my learning/study weaknesses are
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37. punkgirl70 - August 16 2010 (Answer ID: 4805)
I would answer that my weaknesses are public speaking but that I have learnt that preparation and practise really helped.( make sure you don't use this if the job is for a public speaker though!)
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38. BOSE - August 31 2010 (Answer ID: 4838)
You should be very confident while telling your opinions to the interviewer
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39. Mr. Just gothejob - July 12 2010 (Answer ID: 4714)
Weakness: I have tendency to want to be everything to everyone. Mr. can do or fix it all. But as I mature I’m learning the value in letting others shine and not taking on more than I can do comfortably.
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40. Jessica - June 17 2010 (Answer ID: 4652)
stay calm and collected, dont be cocky. never say u dont have a weakness, everyone does. the worst answer to what is ur weakness is to say ur a profectionist. its scripted and the interviewer has heard it over and over. Good Luck!
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41. Mohammed Alkuhaly - May 31 2010 (Answer ID: 4614)
my opinion is that, never give any weaknesses that which related to your character , such as angry impatient ,..etc
so give one related on the job but don't effect your ability to achieve it


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42. 3000 - May 29 2010 (Answer ID: 4607)
Weaknesses:
too realistic,
highly risk averse, and
a bit too sensitive.

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43. jyothi - May 18 2010 (Answer ID: 4576)
whenever we are faced with such questions, our response to the strength and weakness should be in such a way that where they are useful to the particular company.and remember don't ever disclose our personal weakness unless asked.
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44. kumar - August 24 2010 (Answer ID: 4818)
I'm A hardworking in any comapany.

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45. b'nelo - January 29 2010 (Answer ID: 4393)
my strength is that i am a good listner, charismatic, proffessional, corparative, consultative, patient, enthusiastic, and i have good people's skills
my weaknesses are time keeping, worrisome and nervous during presantations, um currently working to improve these..
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46. veerreddy - January 04 2010 (Answer ID: 4362)
strengths:
hardworker
positive attitude
always listen
self motivated
weaknesses:
housekeeping
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47. Donna - October 28 2009 (Answer ID: 4287)
How is this for a answer to the question:
I tend to have a positive attitude, a strong ability to focus on projects asigned to me. I am able to prioritize and organize.I have leadership skills, though my ability to work under pressure may vary at time depending on the task at hand and amount of time a help given, I have a great bit professionalism as well.
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48. sg - March 16 2010 (Answer ID: 4449)
I can tolerate employees who under-perform due to reason other than lack of attitude/approach/carelessness.
In short repeated irresponsible behaviour at a responsible position/task is simply unacceptable to me and puts me off and away from such employees/colleagues/subordinates once I have exhausted my quota of trying my patience.
For example I would be unsure and scared to delegate important tasks to such a person as I would not like to repent later, which is another weakness I have that I hate to be sorry for someone else’s carelessness.
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