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Question 28 of 35 for our Procter and Gamble Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 35

As a manager, what is your greatest weakness?

"As a new manager, an initial weakness may be a reluctance for me to delegate tasks. I'm used to managing many projects and assignments, and I've become very efficient over the years as an individual contributor. If given the opportunity to lead, I would ensure I took the time to get to know each team member and their strengths and weaknesses so that I could make sound decisions on what tasks to give which team members. It will be important for me to delegate to maximize my efficiency and to give the team opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibilities effectively."

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How to Answer: As a manager, what is your greatest weakness?

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  • 28. As a manager, what is your greatest weakness?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      If you are being considered for a manager or other leadership type of position at Procter and Gamble, your interviewer will be looking to get a good feel for all aspects of your management style and the type of leader you will be to help project the organization into the future. Knowing that any candidate they hire will come with some weaknesses, they'll want to hear that you are cognizant of your weaknesses and that you are being proactive to better yourself in that area.

      Written by Michelle Clark on March 12th, 2023

      How to Answer

      Everyone has his/her weaknesses, and that is OK. Talk to the hiring manager about what you feel you could work on the most, and what you are doing about it. Avoid discussing a weakness that could be detrimental to you securing the position at Procter and Gamble. To impress your interviewer, be as positive as possible about your weakness as a manager.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2021

      1st Entry Level Example

      "As a new manager, an initial weakness may be a reluctance for me to delegate tasks. I'm used to managing many projects and assignments, and I've become very efficient over the years as an individual contributor. If given the opportunity to lead, I would ensure I took the time to get to know each team member and their strengths and weaknesses so that I could make sound decisions on what tasks to give which team members. It will be important for me to delegate to maximize my efficiency and to give the team opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibilities effectively."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on March 12th, 2023

      1st Answer Example

      "As a manager, I feel that my greatest weakness is in separating employees as quickly as possible when they begin to show signs that they are not going to work out. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and have been known to continue trying to nurture people when they really are overdue for termination. I have taken a couple of management training classes focusing on this area, and I'm also working with an industry mentor. I feel I'm improving in being able to objectively approach separating employees who aren't a good fit, in a way that is respectful to the employee and for the overall good health of the organization."

      Written by Michelle Clark on March 12th, 2023

      2nd Answer Example

      "One thing I've consistently worked to improve since my first management position is increasing the level of trust I have in my employees. For me, it was a difficult transition to move from a front-line employee to one who manages the work of others. I wanted to jump in and help my employees accomplish their goals instead of offering support and allowing them to set and reach their own goals. I continue to improve in this area, and I believe I'm at the right point in my career development to live out the P&G value of trust - having confidence in each other's capabilities and intentions and believing that people work best when there is a foundation of trust. That sense of trust is more important than making sure people do things my way."

      Written by Michelle Clark on March 12th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "My greatest weakness as a manager was trying to please everyone. I put a lot of pressure on myself to really help my employees and provide them a great environment, but it is not always possible."

      Marcie's Feedback

      You do a good job of mentioning a weakness that can also be seen as a positive. Being a people-pleaser can be exhausting at times, but it also shows that you care about your colleagues and their happiness. Consider explaining how you became aware of this weakness and what you do to combat it.
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