How to Communicate Your Weakness in a Job Interview
Prepare yourself to be asked to communicate to your interviewer what your weaknesses are, and you'll be less likely to count being tongue-tied among them.
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You Will Need
- Preparation
- A positive attitude
Steps
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Step 1
Focus on minor weaknesses
When you answer the question, focus on minor weaknesses and describe specific ways you are trying to improve them.
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Be honest and keep it brief.
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Step 2
Avoid a list of weaknesses
Don't mention weaknesses that affect your job performance, such as always being late and not paying attention to detail.
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Step 3
Talk about past weaknesses
Talk about weaknesses that you have resolved in the past, and how you have effectively improved your work performance.
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Step 4
Express self-improvement interest
Express how past experience has made you a better employee and how you've learned from mentors who have taken you under their wing.
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Did you know? According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in 2009, hiring was expected to be down 7 percent for the following year's college graduates.
