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Question 22 of 33 for our Facebook Mock Interview

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Question 22 of 33

What would you consider a professional weakness of yours?

"I would say that my biggest growth opportunity is sharing tips and tricks with those whom I work with, and helping them out more when they're struggling. I often become far too engrossed in surpassing my deadlines, working at speed, and over-delivering that I rarely afford the time to help out another teammate who might be struggling, even if I have a tip that I can share that will help them over-deliver as well. It's not because I am being competitive or anything like that. I am just too hyper-focused on my own tasks that I become blind to where I can help out elsewhere. Granted, it takes a bit of multitasking. But, I have recently realized this is a growth opportunity and have been making small improvements in this regard, but still have a way to go."

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How to Answer: What would you consider a professional weakness of yours?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Facebook job interview.

  • 22. What would you consider a professional weakness of yours?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      How you answer this question stands to inform your interviewer of whether you take charge of your professional development, and are actively trying to grow professionally and personally. As detailed in one of Meta's interview prep guides, they will assess each candidate for signals that correlate with what they see as attributes to which they credit their success. One of these is "Growing continuously. Your interviewer will be assessing your aptitude for seeking out opportunities for growth and learning. Do you take constructive criticism as an opportunity to improve? How have you approached improving your skills?"

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 14th, 2024

      What You Need to Know

      Here are some excerpts from Meta's career blogs, where their top employees detail the growth mindset of their work culture.

      "I might not know it inside and out, but I'll learn on the job, make mistakes and get better."

      "I always tell everyone on my team that it's great to make mistakes as long as you don't repeat them."

      "Getting your team to trust you and to mutually share honest feedback, interests and motivations is highly valued. It is the norm to share wins as well as failures openly within the company."

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 14th, 2024

      Answer Example

      "I would say that my biggest growth opportunity is sharing tips and tricks with those whom I work with, and helping them out more when they're struggling. I often become far too engrossed in surpassing my deadlines, working at speed, and over-delivering that I rarely afford the time to help out another teammate who might be struggling, even if I have a tip that I can share that will help them over-deliver as well. It's not because I am being competitive or anything like that. I am just too hyper-focused on my own tasks that I become blind to where I can help out elsewhere. Granted, it takes a bit of multitasking. But, I have recently realized this is a growth opportunity and have been making small improvements in this regard, but still have a way to go."

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 17th, 2024

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I do not have in-depth knowledge of Facebook solutions (ads manager, for example); however, I have continued to learn through the Facebook blueprint and YouTube videos. If Facebook hires me, I will continue to learn more during the onboarding sessions and from my colleagues."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      This response shows that you are aware of your growth areas and are open to learning new skills. Avoid starting a response with 'I do not...' and frame this skill gap more positively.
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