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This question is another way of asking about your weaknesses. Give the interviewer a brief take on your most recent performance review, touching on what you do very well and what you were asked to improve. Show that you can take constructive feedback and implement it willingly. If you do not receive formal performance reviews, you can rely on a conversation or meeting that you have had at work where there was a similar discussion.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My current boss recently mentioned that I could strengthen my level of comfortability with heavy machinery. I immediately enrolled myself in some classes at our local trades school to boost my performance in this area."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my last performance meeting, my boss asked that I start working on becoming more comfortable with speaking in front of groups. He wants me to train our new hires one day on safety and other protocols. To meet this need, I have joined toastmasters and attend meetings once a week. I can already feel an improvement in the area of public speaking."

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