How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an AdventHealth job interview.
4. What is your greatest weakness?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to hear that you are candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Be sure to have an action plan to improve this weakness and make it a strength. Perhaps you are watching TED talks to gain skills in a particular area, reading the latest-and-greatest book on the subject, or are taking a seminar at a nearby community center. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!
Written by Krista Wenz on July 5th, 2022
Focus Your Answer On
Focus on a weakness related to your profession, but not one that is an essential job duty. For example, suppose you say your weakness is your verbal communication skills. In that case, the interviewer may pass you over for another candidate since that skill is essential to being an excellent healthcare professional.
Written by Krista Wenz on July 5th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"I know this will come off as cliche, but it's truthful. My weakness is not delegating. I know what I want and how I want it done, so it's often easier to do it myself. However, it can inhibit my ability to grow. I cannot take on every step of a project; I need to be able to give the task or a portion of it to another team member, let go of the control, and know it will be taken care of. I've spoken with my current supervisor about it, and we've developed a system where he can call me out on the behavior since I'm often unaware of it. By bringing awareness to it at the moment, I find my propensity to hold onto control has decreased, so I'm certainly moving in the right direction."
Written by Krista Wenz on July 5th, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"At this point in my career in the healthcare industry, my newness is my greatest weakness. To overcome this, I have committed to ten extra hours per week of study. I dive into various medical journals and spend a great deal of time educating myself beyond what my degree and internship have offered."
Written by Krista Wenz on July 5th, 2022