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Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
This common interview question is an opportunity to demonstrate your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and accountability. Don't be shy or feel that sharing a weakness will sabotage your interview. Owning this growth opportunity will showcase your strength of character as a professional and your determination to overcome your shortcomings to succeed.

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
"In college, when working on group projects, even though I trusted my teammates and knew what fantastic work they do, I often struggled with delegating tasks to other my teammates and letting go. I take a lot of pride in my work, and I've got in the habit of wanting to see everything through on my own, from start to finish. But, being self-aware, I know this isn't sustainable in a real-world setting, so I've been working on feeling more comfortable asking for help from my colleagues when I need it and communicating effectively what needs to be done. While this growth opportunity is still a work in progress, I've learned how important it is to communicate effectively and rely on my teams."

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
"I often feel intimidated by those who are in upper-level management, and I've been working on finding my voice when meeting with them. Despite my confidence in my abilities, I've often felt anxious when engaging with those with such a power dynamic over me. So, I've been focused over the last few months on working on feeling more confident when pitching ideas in those settings. Recently, a colleague commented on the increase in my contributions and successful delivery. But I still feel I have a long way to go. As they say, the road to self-improvement is never ending."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Give an honest answer with a real weakness you've focused on and the plan you've implemented to improve. Showcase your integrity through honesty and transparency. Interviewers have heard it all and will see through any attempts to tell them what you think they want to hear. As they state on their website, "We strive to make our interview process a true reflection of our culture: transparent, mindful, and collaborative." So make sure you offer them the same courtesy.

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