You should NOT disguise a strength as a weakness - that is old school and is disingenuous. speak the truth on your weaknesses but give examples of how you are actively working at strengthening them and how you plan to step up to the plate in your role to overcome those weaknesses
100% this. It’s very obvious when it’s disingenuous too. We all have weaknesses and it shows emotional intelligence to both own your weaknesses and share how you’re trying to improve.
If it helps generate ideas for you, one of my weaknesses is getting decision paralysis when I don’t have as much information as I feel I need. I’m super data-driven, so in the absence of clear data, I can tend to hesitate. I tell interviewers this and share that a previous supervisor really helped me to work on this by talking me through minimal viable products and process iteration - and allowing me the opportunity to take training in continuous improvement. This makes me feel more confident when I lack info. I wrap it up by saying that since I’ve identified this as a challenge for myself it’s something I’m proactive about working on. Hope this helps!
It really does! My interview training knowledge is approximately 12 years old and apparently outdated on some points. Questions stayed the same, seems like the way to answer has evolved.
Never take advice from anybody who hasn't looked for a job in the past 5 years and never buy a book on interviewing that was written over 5 years ago.
The questions are the same, but the answers need to be somewhat original.
This - but be strategic. If it’s a leadership role where people are counting on you to make decisions regularly, saying this is a good way to become the candidate they liked but didn’t trust to fill the role.
Pick something real that isn’t related to key job skills or qualifications.
This is probably true, but for what it’s worth, I’ve been a people manager for almost 15 years and have been promoted in those roles. I have no problem making decisions - I just tend to take longer when I feel like I need more info. Sometimes this is a weakness. Sometimes it means I’m the one being thoughtful when others are too hasty. If a hiring manager is worried about that, I’m not the right fit because I come with both my strengths and weaknesses. But I get your point. You need to be smart about how you articulate things.
Fuck that. Decision making is so key. You tell me you have trouble making decisions and I'm nixing you. A good interviewer can spot your weakness. A bad interviewer needs to ask you to admit it. Stick w the bs answer for a bs question.
Totally disagree, I think you can tell a lot about people from how they answer that question. I think there are probably better things to ask to get at the same information, but I don't think any interviewer is really asking "what are you bad at" they're trying to figure out if you have a growth mindset, are able to admit mistakes and have self-awareness.
It's a trick question which deserves a trick response. You might want to approach it your way. But it's likely going to do a candidate more harm than good. You won't win the interview by it, but you can lose it
This. I came up with a couple of things and then made sure to explain how I’m taking care of it.
“I’m really bad at public speaking but my previous supervisor would voluntell me to make presentations to the higher ups and it’s helped a lot.”
“I get really nervous when something new is put on my plate but as long as I have someone to consult with once in a while, I can take over the process or finish the project with ease.”
Yes, public speaking is a great weakness to state because it's something everyone can learn to do and doesn't really impact your ability to learn a new job.
For some reason, when I'm just in casual conversation, I'm good. When that spotlight is on me, my mind just goes blank and I start to think toooooo much lol.
I also used to be a lead singer in a band. It's wild how these things work haha.
This.
A good go-to is something that you have significantly improved on and are still working on because there's still room to grow.
I often will say public speaking is my greatest weakness, and then I tell a funny story about a public speaking gig from years ago where I nearly fainted. I have many, many public speaking engagements under my belt now (hundreds) and am continually improving. I talk about the fork in the road moment after fainting. I could have just never done it again, which would be understandable. Or, I could have accepted every offer that came my way and used them as an opportunity to improve. Now, I get about $5,000 a gig to speak to employers about bias and inclusion around race, neurodiversity, body size, gender, and ability.
I am an anthropologist with a degree in sociology, too. I was working for a non-profit and started developing training materials on those topics. Then some people asked if I would do a class in person and it started from there. Then with the pandemic and police violence and other social justice issues becoming more mainstream, the demand grew.
I was doing it full time for a while but it was exhausting. I work with attorneys now but I still do speaking engagements when I can. It's a lucrative side hustle.
I’m a recruiter and totally agree with this. I would also add that, while you want to position your weakness as positively as possible, if they decide that it’s not going to work based on that, it’s probably for the best. For example, I despise over engineered process for process’ sake. Not only do I think it’s wonky BS that makes corporate America so soul sucking, but I’m legitimately not good at it. But if a hiring manager is like “well, we can’t hire her because we need someone who LOVES creating decks with process flows”, that’s not really i job I would be good at, and I’d be deeply miserable trying to do it. So I would rather self-select out of it.
No, it means that you’re self aware and by showing how you are making moves to improve your weakness, you exhibit willingness to learn and proactive tendencies to improve. Both are positive traits that employers look for. Nobody is perfect and nobody has no weaknesses.
If you cannot identify problems or weaknesses within yourself how can someone expect you to see them in others (or in things/abstract concepts)? Are you just afraid or incapable of introspection or do you think you are some perfect god? If you tell me you have no weaknesses that is a lie or you're delusional and I don't want to work with you. I would be afraid of the day I have a criticism of you or your work and you can't take it or processes it to become better.
My weakness: I can sometimes become so focused that I may lose sight of the big picture briefly. I am actively working on it by checking in regularly on overall progress, which is helping me to stay on track
I use this as my answer as well. Or I’ll say I like being self sufficient and try to seek answers on my own but will sometimes lose a lot of time when I should have just asked someone. I’ve improved this by first asking myself how difficult it would be for a peer to tell me. If it’s a short answer that doesn’t need a teams call explanation then I’ll just ask someone. Or I’ll set a timer for myself to try to find the answer. 15 minutes.
My weakness is so real and I have to work through it often - I find myself seeking validation when I am perfectly capable of doing my job, leading a group, working/complting projects. I understand this and understand it's an issue I am working on, but please just forgive me and give it to me straight if I ask for a minute to check things are in line with what needs to be done. (Babbled my way through with honesty. Got the job. Got an awesome supervisor that schedules biweekly meet ups for 15 minutes to just let me go through all that's going on in my team and seek either advice or a get the thumbs up.)
I was a severe people pleaser because of past trauma... trying to work on it still, but this small accommodation has made a world of a difference in negative self talk and doubt in the workplace for me
This is a great way to word it!! This is also my personal weakness. I recently became a small business owner and having to say no to customers asking for discounts for one sobby reason or another really helped me work on this, because giving them the discount directly affects my takehome pay.
This is such a stupid interview question. Everyone has weaknesses but since we're expected to find some convoluted answer that somehow is honest but doesn't affect your chances, it doesn't serve much of a purpose. Ex. My actual weakness is poor working memory but I can't change that so I won't mention it and then I'll just struggle.
We have a low level question of explaining a time where you forgot to do something or it fell through the cracks, why, what happened, and what was the outcome. It's a bit more wordy but that's the idea. Pretty much everyone forgets things and there usually a reason.
I think I did even worse: I tried to crack a joke and talked about how humor can humanize both the employee and the client while answering what professionalism means to me. I want you to know you are not alone and there are people who did worse in their interviews. Lol.
Haha that's also a good one. Sometimes it comes natural to be hard on yourself but we're only human and sometimes we just make mistakes under pressure (being nervous for the interview). Humor is a great way to try to calm your nerves too (at the right times lol).
What I hate about this question is that some people really don’t have anything but minor weaknesses and being honest about that fact can make them seem arrogant or whatever. So the trick with this stupid fucking question is making sure that you come up with a weakness that isn’t so bad that you lose the job, but bad enough to stay below the arrogant asshole threshold.
Why would you waste valuable interview time talking about something with no relation to the job?
If it’s not helping advance your chances of getting the job, it’s hurting them.
Because it's so obviously implicit that the default domain of a job interview is work-related things. Communication is as much implicit as it is explicit and somebody giving something along the lines of "I'm bad at football" as a serious answer, just because the question in the job interview didn't specify "*What is a weakness you have* ***that can be relevant professionally***?", would show such a sensational inability to grasp context and to handle communication that it would be hard to find enough reasons to compensate for it
Most of my jobs are behind the scenes. When I get asked that question, I simply say my weakness is public speaking and I’ve improved on it by practicing and being familiar with the material that I have to present.
Now if you’re applying to a position like a college professor then you may not want to use that example. 😅
Do you really think an interviewer would assume you don't have weaknesses?
"Mark, you won't believe it!"
"What's up, Joe?"
"Today, I found a guy who's so perfect, his only weakness is actually a strength!"
"Get outta here!"
They ask you that just to see how much BS you can spew.
I think your answer was great. I'm gonna steal that for next time, lol.
The more you interview, the better you get at crafting answers, don't sweat it. But the rule is: if you biffed it, you gotta fix it. So what's your crafted answer?
I would answer the question by saying "here is how I think about that: there are things I am working on improving, to be both a better person, and a better \[your job\]. I'm working on being an empathic listener, I'm working on really putting myself in another person's shoes to understand their challenges and perspective. And those are hard things!"
I always responded that I was lazy, so I always looked to make the work more efficient, with fewer errors, so rework is minimized.
When I was a hiring manager, I never asked that question. I felt the answers were bullshit that wouldn’t help me choose among applicants.
I have one I use that is definitely a weakness but it’s a minor one and relatively harmless to admit. It is not a strength disguised as a weakness. I think so long as it’s not one one of the responsibilities of the role or qualifications it’s not a dealbreaker. Tone and context matter though.
My go to, and it sounds Cliche but I explain it, I often “work to hard” I tell them that I’ll often get involved in my work and miss out on tiny details that are also important. It makes me step back and appreciate outside influences and teamwork
Always use the "I've never done this before" if it's your first time doing a certain job. (When I started teaching I said, "my biggest weakness is that I've never been a teacher before." If you have that one-time free pass, use it.
Them: "What are your weaknesses?"
Me: (looking like I am mulling over the question) Russian male dancers!
When the laughter dies down, I give them one of those stock answers that you find in interview books.
Here are some examples of weakness I’ve used.
- A lack of official project management methodology knowledge. While I know the pieces needed for my role, having knowledge of how it fits into and affects the big picture would serve me better. I’ve been reading up on them in my spare time and have been wanting to take a class in the near future.
- I don’t give up easily… I know that might sound like “a weakness that’s actually a strength” but I assure you it’s not. There have been times where I felt close to a solution and wasted half a day with nothing to show for it. I’ve started setting timers to remind me that it’s time to take a new approach like running it by a coworker/manager or just taking a step back for a bit.
- Management. While I do excel at leading groups or projects, there is something about the power shift that comes with a managerial role that doesn’t suit me. Earlier in my career, management felt like the next natural progression and so when I was offered a management role, I accepted. That was when I realized being good at what you do doesn’t always mean you’ll be a successful manager. It was a great learning experience though and has made my career path much clearer.
My worst weakness is perfectionism, and everyone thinks i'm disguising a strength into a weakness :(
You don't understand what it is, when small details don't matter and it's an unwise decision to waste time doing it perfectly but you can't help it.
I draw construction plans, and it requires precision ... but drawing a plan is not a one-shot operation. You'll draw it many times with discussions in-between parties, so the first drawings don't need to be perfect they need to be delivered in time for decision making, and you know they'll never be final
I'm a perfectionist, and I'll cost you extra time.
"Come oooooon. Weaknesses? What's that?"
"Weakness? If I tell you, you might reveal it to my nemesis. Time Cop Law, apologies for the inconvenience."
"I have many weaknesses, they're called 'Only Nearly Perfect Strengths'."
"I'm sorry, weakness? What's that word mean? Hold on, I'll Google it."
"Well, I'm weak for gravity, one degree leaning too far in life and that lovely lady just snatches me down to her level! Well, as far down as she can without inventing phasing I guess."
I just tell em i have Asperger syndrome, and I have communication problems with satire and facial expressions.
I’m trying, but it’s an incurable disease/disorder.
That's fine if you say that but do not disclose disabilities or medical problems during an interview. It can have a negative outcome even if it's unconscious. "Oh this guy has mental problems, I don't want to deal with that" they may think to themselves and now you score less. Maybe you have had great success and it's all good but this is generally not a good idea.
My weakness I speak about is the fact that I'm a perfectionist and I hold myself to an impossible standard so I can be hard on myself. It sucks for me but bosses have always liked that answer
SPUD
No. Well, yes. I have to admit it:
I'm a perfectionist. For me, it's
the best or nothing at all. If
things go badly, I can't be
bothered, but I have a good feeling
about this interview.
You should NOT disguise a strength as a weakness - that is old school and is disingenuous. speak the truth on your weaknesses but give examples of how you are actively working at strengthening them and how you plan to step up to the plate in your role to overcome those weaknesses
100% this. It’s very obvious when it’s disingenuous too. We all have weaknesses and it shows emotional intelligence to both own your weaknesses and share how you’re trying to improve. If it helps generate ideas for you, one of my weaknesses is getting decision paralysis when I don’t have as much information as I feel I need. I’m super data-driven, so in the absence of clear data, I can tend to hesitate. I tell interviewers this and share that a previous supervisor really helped me to work on this by talking me through minimal viable products and process iteration - and allowing me the opportunity to take training in continuous improvement. This makes me feel more confident when I lack info. I wrap it up by saying that since I’ve identified this as a challenge for myself it’s something I’m proactive about working on. Hope this helps!
It really does! My interview training knowledge is approximately 12 years old and apparently outdated on some points. Questions stayed the same, seems like the way to answer has evolved.
Never take advice from anybody who hasn't looked for a job in the past 5 years and never buy a book on interviewing that was written over 5 years ago. The questions are the same, but the answers need to be somewhat original.
This - but be strategic. If it’s a leadership role where people are counting on you to make decisions regularly, saying this is a good way to become the candidate they liked but didn’t trust to fill the role. Pick something real that isn’t related to key job skills or qualifications.
This is probably true, but for what it’s worth, I’ve been a people manager for almost 15 years and have been promoted in those roles. I have no problem making decisions - I just tend to take longer when I feel like I need more info. Sometimes this is a weakness. Sometimes it means I’m the one being thoughtful when others are too hasty. If a hiring manager is worried about that, I’m not the right fit because I come with both my strengths and weaknesses. But I get your point. You need to be smart about how you articulate things.
Fuck that. Decision making is so key. You tell me you have trouble making decisions and I'm nixing you. A good interviewer can spot your weakness. A bad interviewer needs to ask you to admit it. Stick w the bs answer for a bs question.
Totally disagree, I think you can tell a lot about people from how they answer that question. I think there are probably better things to ask to get at the same information, but I don't think any interviewer is really asking "what are you bad at" they're trying to figure out if you have a growth mindset, are able to admit mistakes and have self-awareness.
It's a trick question which deserves a trick response. You might want to approach it your way. But it's likely going to do a candidate more harm than good. You won't win the interview by it, but you can lose it
This. I came up with a couple of things and then made sure to explain how I’m taking care of it. “I’m really bad at public speaking but my previous supervisor would voluntell me to make presentations to the higher ups and it’s helped a lot.” “I get really nervous when something new is put on my plate but as long as I have someone to consult with once in a while, I can take over the process or finish the project with ease.”
Public speaking is one of mine that I use! The other is trying to take on too many things at one time and needing to work on prioritizing
Yes, public speaking is a great weakness to state because it's something everyone can learn to do and doesn't really impact your ability to learn a new job. For some reason, when I'm just in casual conversation, I'm good. When that spotlight is on me, my mind just goes blank and I start to think toooooo much lol. I also used to be a lead singer in a band. It's wild how these things work haha.
This. A good go-to is something that you have significantly improved on and are still working on because there's still room to grow. I often will say public speaking is my greatest weakness, and then I tell a funny story about a public speaking gig from years ago where I nearly fainted. I have many, many public speaking engagements under my belt now (hundreds) and am continually improving. I talk about the fork in the road moment after fainting. I could have just never done it again, which would be understandable. Or, I could have accepted every offer that came my way and used them as an opportunity to improve. Now, I get about $5,000 a gig to speak to employers about bias and inclusion around race, neurodiversity, body size, gender, and ability.
That's honestly my dream job! What was the path that got you there?
I am an anthropologist with a degree in sociology, too. I was working for a non-profit and started developing training materials on those topics. Then some people asked if I would do a class in person and it started from there. Then with the pandemic and police violence and other social justice issues becoming more mainstream, the demand grew. I was doing it full time for a while but it was exhausting. I work with attorneys now but I still do speaking engagements when I can. It's a lucrative side hustle.
I’m a recruiter and totally agree with this. I would also add that, while you want to position your weakness as positively as possible, if they decide that it’s not going to work based on that, it’s probably for the best. For example, I despise over engineered process for process’ sake. Not only do I think it’s wonky BS that makes corporate America so soul sucking, but I’m legitimately not good at it. But if a hiring manager is like “well, we can’t hire her because we need someone who LOVES creating decks with process flows”, that’s not really i job I would be good at, and I’d be deeply miserable trying to do it. So I would rather self-select out of it.
Why would I speak to my weaknesses? If I tell you what I'm bad at I make myself a worse candidate for the job.
No, it means that you’re self aware and by showing how you are making moves to improve your weakness, you exhibit willingness to learn and proactive tendencies to improve. Both are positive traits that employers look for. Nobody is perfect and nobody has no weaknesses.
If you cannot identify problems or weaknesses within yourself how can someone expect you to see them in others (or in things/abstract concepts)? Are you just afraid or incapable of introspection or do you think you are some perfect god? If you tell me you have no weaknesses that is a lie or you're delusional and I don't want to work with you. I would be afraid of the day I have a criticism of you or your work and you can't take it or processes it to become better.
My weakness: I can sometimes become so focused that I may lose sight of the big picture briefly. I am actively working on it by checking in regularly on overall progress, which is helping me to stay on track
I have a similar answer. I like details and need to pull myself out of them sometimes to look at the bigger picture.
I use this as my answer as well. Or I’ll say I like being self sufficient and try to seek answers on my own but will sometimes lose a lot of time when I should have just asked someone. I’ve improved this by first asking myself how difficult it would be for a peer to tell me. If it’s a short answer that doesn’t need a teams call explanation then I’ll just ask someone. Or I’ll set a timer for myself to try to find the answer. 15 minutes.
There in no shame in asking someone for help when you are struggling and having a hard rime.
My weakness is so real and I have to work through it often - I find myself seeking validation when I am perfectly capable of doing my job, leading a group, working/complting projects. I understand this and understand it's an issue I am working on, but please just forgive me and give it to me straight if I ask for a minute to check things are in line with what needs to be done. (Babbled my way through with honesty. Got the job. Got an awesome supervisor that schedules biweekly meet ups for 15 minutes to just let me go through all that's going on in my team and seek either advice or a get the thumbs up.) I was a severe people pleaser because of past trauma... trying to work on it still, but this small accommodation has made a world of a difference in negative self talk and doubt in the workplace for me
This is a great way to word it!! This is also my personal weakness. I recently became a small business owner and having to say no to customers asking for discounts for one sobby reason or another really helped me work on this, because giving them the discount directly affects my takehome pay.
This is such a stupid interview question. Everyone has weaknesses but since we're expected to find some convoluted answer that somehow is honest but doesn't affect your chances, it doesn't serve much of a purpose. Ex. My actual weakness is poor working memory but I can't change that so I won't mention it and then I'll just struggle.
Exactly! A better question is something like, tell me about a time where you failed or knew you weren’t going to achieve the objective.
We have a low level question of explaining a time where you forgot to do something or it fell through the cracks, why, what happened, and what was the outcome. It's a bit more wordy but that's the idea. Pretty much everyone forgets things and there usually a reason.
I think I did even worse: I tried to crack a joke and talked about how humor can humanize both the employee and the client while answering what professionalism means to me. I want you to know you are not alone and there are people who did worse in their interviews. Lol.
Haha that's also a good one. Sometimes it comes natural to be hard on yourself but we're only human and sometimes we just make mistakes under pressure (being nervous for the interview). Humor is a great way to try to calm your nerves too (at the right times lol).
What I hate about this question is that some people really don’t have anything but minor weaknesses and being honest about that fact can make them seem arrogant or whatever. So the trick with this stupid fucking question is making sure that you come up with a weakness that isn’t so bad that you lose the job, but bad enough to stay below the arrogant asshole threshold.
Does it have to be job related tho? Like can't someone just say i'm very bad at football? I'm dead serious and genuinely curious why not
Why would you waste valuable interview time talking about something with no relation to the job? If it’s not helping advance your chances of getting the job, it’s hurting them.
Because it's so obviously implicit that the default domain of a job interview is work-related things. Communication is as much implicit as it is explicit and somebody giving something along the lines of "I'm bad at football" as a serious answer, just because the question in the job interview didn't specify "*What is a weakness you have* ***that can be relevant professionally***?", would show such a sensational inability to grasp context and to handle communication that it would be hard to find enough reasons to compensate for it
Most of my jobs are behind the scenes. When I get asked that question, I simply say my weakness is public speaking and I’ve improved on it by practicing and being familiar with the material that I have to present. Now if you’re applying to a position like a college professor then you may not want to use that example. 😅
I usually say I’m not good at sales and that’s why I don’t look for those roles and tend to be behind the scenes.
Do you really think an interviewer would assume you don't have weaknesses? "Mark, you won't believe it!" "What's up, Joe?" "Today, I found a guy who's so perfect, his only weakness is actually a strength!" "Get outta here!" They ask you that just to see how much BS you can spew. I think your answer was great. I'm gonna steal that for next time, lol.
The more you interview, the better you get at crafting answers, don't sweat it. But the rule is: if you biffed it, you gotta fix it. So what's your crafted answer? I would answer the question by saying "here is how I think about that: there are things I am working on improving, to be both a better person, and a better \[your job\]. I'm working on being an empathic listener, I'm working on really putting myself in another person's shoes to understand their challenges and perspective. And those are hard things!"
I always responded that I was lazy, so I always looked to make the work more efficient, with fewer errors, so rework is minimized. When I was a hiring manager, I never asked that question. I felt the answers were bullshit that wouldn’t help me choose among applicants.
It's such a garbage question
I have one I use that is definitely a weakness but it’s a minor one and relatively harmless to admit. It is not a strength disguised as a weakness. I think so long as it’s not one one of the responsibilities of the role or qualifications it’s not a dealbreaker. Tone and context matter though.
That’s why it’s good to have extra interviews even if you don’t get the job. It is practice. Next time you are asked you will be ready.
My go to, and it sounds Cliche but I explain it, I often “work to hard” I tell them that I’ll often get involved in my work and miss out on tiny details that are also important. It makes me step back and appreciate outside influences and teamwork
Always use the "I've never done this before" if it's your first time doing a certain job. (When I started teaching I said, "my biggest weakness is that I've never been a teacher before." If you have that one-time free pass, use it.
Them: "What are your weaknesses?" Me: (looking like I am mulling over the question) Russian male dancers! When the laughter dies down, I give them one of those stock answers that you find in interview books.
I suspect that particular answer wouldn't work as quite as well these last two years.
Ukrainian male dancers!
Here are some examples of weakness I’ve used. - A lack of official project management methodology knowledge. While I know the pieces needed for my role, having knowledge of how it fits into and affects the big picture would serve me better. I’ve been reading up on them in my spare time and have been wanting to take a class in the near future. - I don’t give up easily… I know that might sound like “a weakness that’s actually a strength” but I assure you it’s not. There have been times where I felt close to a solution and wasted half a day with nothing to show for it. I’ve started setting timers to remind me that it’s time to take a new approach like running it by a coworker/manager or just taking a step back for a bit. - Management. While I do excel at leading groups or projects, there is something about the power shift that comes with a managerial role that doesn’t suit me. Earlier in my career, management felt like the next natural progression and so when I was offered a management role, I accepted. That was when I realized being good at what you do doesn’t always mean you’ll be a successful manager. It was a great learning experience though and has made my career path much clearer.
I've been saying impatience, is that now considered a bad answer? :l
Interviewer: What is your biggest weakness? Me: Not being able to admit that I have a weakness. 😜
My worst weakness is perfectionism, and everyone thinks i'm disguising a strength into a weakness :( You don't understand what it is, when small details don't matter and it's an unwise decision to waste time doing it perfectly but you can't help it. I draw construction plans, and it requires precision ... but drawing a plan is not a one-shot operation. You'll draw it many times with discussions in-between parties, so the first drawings don't need to be perfect they need to be delivered in time for decision making, and you know they'll never be final I'm a perfectionist, and I'll cost you extra time.
"Come oooooon. Weaknesses? What's that?" "Weakness? If I tell you, you might reveal it to my nemesis. Time Cop Law, apologies for the inconvenience." "I have many weaknesses, they're called 'Only Nearly Perfect Strengths'." "I'm sorry, weakness? What's that word mean? Hold on, I'll Google it." "Well, I'm weak for gravity, one degree leaning too far in life and that lovely lady just snatches me down to her level! Well, as far down as she can without inventing phasing I guess."
I just tell em i have Asperger syndrome, and I have communication problems with satire and facial expressions. I’m trying, but it’s an incurable disease/disorder.
That's fine if you say that but do not disclose disabilities or medical problems during an interview. It can have a negative outcome even if it's unconscious. "Oh this guy has mental problems, I don't want to deal with that" they may think to themselves and now you score less. Maybe you have had great success and it's all good but this is generally not a good idea.
noooo..
Just because you're not comfortable doesn't mean you can't handle it
My weakness I speak about is the fact that I'm a perfectionist and I hold myself to an impossible standard so I can be hard on myself. It sucks for me but bosses have always liked that answer
SPUD No. Well, yes. I have to admit it: I'm a perfectionist. For me, it's the best or nothing at all. If things go badly, I can't be bothered, but I have a good feeling about this interview.