What's your greatest weakness?
"I'd say my greatest weakness is my work ethic. I hold myself to unrealistic standards sometimes. I try too hard to go above and beyond. When I don't achieve certain milestones, I can be a bit hard on myself. I have been told to slow down on more than one occasion and have been learning to do so."
How you answer this question will inform your interviewer of your self-awareness and whether you take ownership of your growth opportunities. By sharing something you are working on in your professional life, you are potentially advertising your merits and focus on your development. For example, if you are applying to be a postie, and something you are working on is trying to get more exercise or get outside more, and that you are motivated to do so, then this could advertise this is the right job for you.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
My greatest weakness would be I can be too self-critical, this affects my creative output which is why I have chosen to pursue my chosen vocation, pottery, as a hobby rather than a source of income.
Jaymie's Feedback
This is a good choice, as it will likely not be a deal breaker for the role. Is it more of a weakness in your personal life or does it also impact you as a professional? If it has impacted you in the workplace, can you go into more detail on ways that you are overcoming this area of development?
