Interview Tip!
“What is your greatest weakness”
-”Well, I am a perfectionist.” This is over used and a common go-to answer that interviewers hear often. Try explaining what makes you a perfectionist by maybe saying, “Well, I am very detail oriented. Sometimes it takes me a bit longer to get certain projects done because I like to focus on the little things that bring together the big picture. Anything with my name on it, I expect to be perfect.”
-Include a weakness that is not pertinent to the job that you are applying for. If you will be sitting in a cubicle all day, bring up that your weakness is public speaking or something along those lines.
-When bringing up ANY weakness, end on a positive note. Bring up how you are working to strengthen that weakness. An example, “A weakness of mine would be that sometimes I bring work home with me emotionally. I am learning to prioritize self care and have made sure to make time for myself to unwind and get my mind off of the day so that I can get a good night’s rest and come prepared and ready to work the next day.”
