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Question 36 of 40
What is your greatest weakness?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"My greatest weakness is not being great as saying no. In the past, I've bitten off more than I can chew and struggled with how to communicate 'no.' Since then, I learned that not communicating my limits despite how well I manage my time leads to taking on more than I can handle, which causes me to underperform. I've gotten a handle on this. But being a people person who is not easily offended and rarely takes things personally, saying no can be hard for me. This trait is a strength and a weakness. I'm learning how to strike a harmonious balance between the two."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This question helps the interviewer assess your self-awareness and whether you're honest about your shortcomings. It will also help them gauge whether you consistently pursue self-growth. Show that you take your career development seriously. A good example would be a well-intentioned shortcoming or a growth opportunity you've self-identified that is integral to your career goals. Choose shortcomings that benefit the greater good. The best examples have positive and negative sides.
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