In an interview, if asked what your weaknesses are, what are some professional responses?
I always use things that are kind good in a way, like " I need to get better at delegating, I always tend to just do things quickly myself" or "volunteering for more projects/committees , I've always wanted to be more involved in different roles at work" or "reaching outside of my expertise, I'm so comfortable in my current position , however I would like to challenge myself and learn some different things because I know I could do whatever I set my mind to"
Please be truthful speak from your heart and not you head. During one of my interview I stated that been a perfectionist is both my weakness and strength . As a strength I am more motivated on the job, work longer hours, and can be more engaged at work. As a weakness, usually my coworkers does not met my expectation's and as a result I have a problem with delegations.
Please note I have change
My strengths are that I’m dedicated and committed however, my weakness is that I sometimes I over commit myself. I am working on having a more healthy work life balance
Be honest, but don't over exaggerate. Say that you are ever striving professionally to work on these areas. Don't make a long list of weaknesses either.....not a good way to present yourself and self sabotage. Mention one or two, with maybe strategies of how you are dealing with them.
I say my weakness is my size. I am 4'7" and smaller than most adults and even children. I work on a floor with a lot of dependent patients. I know I am small and sometimes have to do independent turns and lifts. As a result, I am a master of utilizing the hospital lifts for bed changes, clean-ups, and turns. Peers now utilize the techniques and we have significantly cut down on employee and patient injury.
I always tend to be anxious and go beyond the call of duty trying to satisfy the client/ situation and do more than what is expected of me. it can cause a open revolving door where the client can think they are entitled and expect even more than the norm.
My only weakness is wanting to spend more time than I have available with clients.
