what are your greatest weaknesses

Why is the question 'what are your greatest weaknesses' asked in an interview?

• To test your self-awareness

• To see if you can make something up

• To make you uncomfortable

• To judge your character

What should you avoid doing when answering the question about weaknesses?

• Being honest

• Making something up

• Turning a strength into a weakness

• Discussing past improvements

Which weakness should you mention if applying for a customer service position?

• Sales

• Public speaking

• Creative writing

• Technical writing

What is the importance of keeping the weakness discussion positive and in the past?

• To avoid mentioning weaknesses

• To show improvement

• To make the interviewer uncomfortable

• To discuss current weaknesses

What should you demonstrate when discussing your weakness?

• Lack of initiative

• Inability to improve

• Willingness to take action

• Resistance to change

What action can you take to overcome a weakness?

• Enroll in a workshop

• Ignore the weakness

• Blame others for the weakness

• Avoid discussing the weakness

What should you discuss when demonstrating the results of your improvement?

• Negative outcomes

• Positive outcomes

• No outcomes

• Unrelated outcomes

What is an example of a weakness that can be put into a positive light?

• Perfectionism

• Hard work

• Creative writing

• Technical writing

What can you mention to show improvement in creative writing?

• Enrolling in a creative writing class

• Avoiding creative writing

• Not taking any action

• Blaming others for the weakness

What is the purpose of discussing weaknesses in an interview?

• To make the interviewer uncomfortable

• To show off your strengths

• To demonstrate self-awareness and growth

• To avoid answering other questions