Interview Skills: Addressing Weaknesses

What is the main focus of Heather Austin's video?

• How to answer the 'greatest weaknesses' interview question

• How to negotiate salary

• How to write a resume

• How to dress for an interview

Why do interviewers ask about your weaknesses?

• To test your technical skills

• To understand your self-awareness and character

• To evaluate your educational background

• To see if you can handle stress

Which of the following is NOT a form of the 'greatest weaknesses' question?

• Tell me about a time that you failed.

• What are your weakest skills?

• Tell me about a time you succeeded.

• What area would your current boss say you need improvement in?

What is a key tip for answering the weaknesses question?

• Choose a weakness unrelated to the job

• Turn a strength into a weakness

• Make up a weakness that sounds impressive

• Avoid mentioning any weaknesses

Why should you avoid turning a strength into a weakness?

• Interviewers can easily see through it

• It shows a lack of self-awareness

• It is not relevant to the job

• It makes you seem overconfident

How should you frame a past weakness in your response?

• As a reason for not getting promoted

• As a reason for leaving your last job

• As a positive learning experience

• As a current challenge

What should you avoid mentioning when discussing a weakness?

• The word 'improvement'

• The word 'growth'

• The word 'challenge'

• The word 'failure'

What is an effective way to show improvement in a weakness?

• Enroll in a relevant workshop

• Ignore the weakness

• Blame others for the weakness

• Avoid discussing the weakness

What should you discuss to demonstrate improvement in a weakness?

• The feedback from your boss

• The opinions of your peers

• The results of your actions

• The challenges you still face

What additional resource does Heather Austin offer for interview preparation?

• A guide on salary negotiation

• A downloadable resume template

• A video on dressing for success

• A list of common interview questions