What's your greatest weakness?
A career-minded individual is proactive in their professional development. This requires a certain degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to take your weaknesses and setbacks in stride and identify them as an opportunity to grow. We all have weaknesses, and there's no reason to fear sharing yours. Instead, show strength in being able to identify your growth opportunities. There's an expression that says, 'No one can hold over you what you already own.' Exhibit your determination by recognizing your growth opportunities and the career goals associated with them that you next aim to overcome.
"I believe I could improve some technical skills, including Excel and PowerPoint. Currently, I am at a beginner to intermediate level; however, I would be more comfortable at an advanced level. I enrolled in an evening/weekend workshop for the next six weeks. We will see how stellar my skills are after that course!"
"Sometimes, I have difficulty asking for help from co-workers. I like having control over my daily tasks and taking on new projects, but I'm not always willing to admit when I have taken on too much. When I made a mistake because I was juggling too many projects, I learned it's okay to ask for help. I'm learning how to organize myself better and communicate what I need from my team. This skill has helped me be more effective at my job and helped my team work together better than before!"
