Ramsay Health Care Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 35
What is your greatest weakness and what are you doing to improve?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The interviewer wants to hear that you have identified an area where you could improve a particular skill. Be sure to have an action plan to improve this weakness, showing you have the desire to grow professionally.
Perhaps you are watching TED talks to gain skills in a particular area, reading the latest-and-greatest book on the subject, or taking a seminar at a nearby community center. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I believe I could improve some technical skills, including Excel and Word. Currently, I am at a beginner to intermediate level; however, I would be more comfortable at an advanced level. I have enrolled myself in an evening workshop for the next six weeks. We will see how stellar my skills are after that course!"
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on a weakness related to your profession, but not one that is an essential job duty. For example, suppose you say your weakness is your verbal communication skills. In that case, the interviewer may pass you over for another candidate since that skill is an essential skill needed in the healthcare industry.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"My greatest weakness is my typing speed. I can type 40 words per minute, which is average. However, my goal is to get to 60 words per minute. I signed up for an online typing course and started one week ago. The course outline says I can go from amateur to pro in thirty days, spending one hour a day practicing. In the next thirty days, I aim to be at 60 words per minute."
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My weakness is mainly around excel and reporting. I feel that I would need to go on a course or something similar.
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Rather than stating what you need to do, the interviewer is looking for steps that you have already taken. I recommend a more actionable answer and have provided an example below.
"My greatest weakness is surrounding Excel and reporting. I have subscribed to a reputable YouTube channel and am taking some online tutorials on Excel through this resource. I must improve so; next, I will be taking an Intermediate Excel course at a local community college."
Anonymous Answer
I am meticulous when it comes to organisation and care, and this can be a weakness because I'm not always as quick as some people might like. I will always ensure safety is number one.
Rachelle's Feedback
Good! This is a strong example of a characteristic that can work for or against you, depending on what you do with it! When it comes to speed in the workplace, you may want to mention that you are capable of decision-making under pressure so that the impression is not given that you 'work slow.' If you would like to explore this question even further, we have a guide here that you may find helpful: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How to Answer 5 of The Most Common Interview Questions/
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