Sharp Grossmont Hospital Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 30
What is your greatest weakness?
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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.
Pick a weakness that is not a core skill for this position. You can be candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Be sure to have an action plan in place for improving on this weakness.
Perhaps you are watching TED talks to gain skills in a particular area, reading the latest-and-greatest book on the subject, or maybe you are taking a seminar at a nearby community center. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!
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.
"I know this will come off as cliche, but it's truthful. My weakness is not delegating. I know what I want and how I want it done, so it's often easier to do it myself. However, it can inhibit my ability to grow. I cannot take on every step of a project; I need to be able to give the task or a portion of it to another team member or direct report, let go of the control, and know it will be taken care of. I've spoken with my current manager about it, and we've developed a system where he can call me out on the behavior since often I'm not aware of it. By bringing awareness to it at the moment, I find my propensity to hold onto control has decreased, so I'm certainly moving in the right direction."
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.
"At this point in my career within healthcare services, my newness is my greatest weakness. To overcome this, I have committed to ten extra hours per week of study. I dive into various medical journals and spend a great deal of time educating myself beyond what my degree and internship have offered."
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My greatest weakness is wanting to please everyone. A harmonic environment at work and at home is very important to me. However, I do understand that this isn't always possible and at times may stand in my way to bring my points across when needed. I have been working on creating a harmonic environment without compromising who I am and what I stand for which at work is a nurse who focuses on compassionate, patient-centered safe care.
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Great reply! This is a good weakness to cite because it can also be seen as a strength. You've also done a good job of talking about how you strive to combat it. Note that the use of your word 'harmonic' here should actually be 'harmonious' (just so you know!) You might also emphasize that you recognize the importance of being assertive in certain situations (perhaps when you're standing up for a patient's needs, for example) and that you can be when necessary.
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