What is your greatest weakness?

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2nd Answer Example

We are all human with our own weaknesses. But it's important to frame your weakness as an asset in its own right. Being overly festideous can be a weakness and a strength. It's often difficult for a perfectionist to let go and decide when good enough is good enough. Being hard on yourself when you make a mistake is another positive weakness. It reflects that you take accountability for your own actions, and are typically self correcting. However, being too hard on yourself can cause you to trip yourself up and make even more mistakes, especially when you are undermining your own confidence. The heart of this question goes even farther than testing your self-awareness and your big-picture scope, but that you also identify these 'weaknesses' as growth opportunities.

"I believe I could improve on some technical skills including Excel and PowerPoint. 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/weekend workshop for the next six weeks. We will see how stellar my skills are after that course!"

"Sometimes I have difficulty asking for help from co-workers. I like having control over my daily tasks and taking on new projects, but I'm not always willing to admit when I have taken on too much. When I made a mistake because I was juggling too many projects, I learned that it's okay to ask for help. I'm learning how to organize myself better and communicate what I need from my team. This skill has helped me be more effective at my job, and it's helped my team work together even better than before!"

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How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a The Hershey Company job interview.

18. What is your greatest weakness?

What You Need to Know

We are all human with our own weaknesses. But it's important to frame your weakness as an asset in its own right. Being overly festideous can be a weakness and a strength. It's often difficult for a perfectionist to let go and decide when good enough is good enough. Being hard on yourself when you make a mistake is another positive weakness. It reflects that you take accountability for your own actions, and are typically self correcting. However, being too hard on yourself can cause you to trip yourself up and make even more mistakes, especially when you are undermining your own confidence. The heart of this question goes even farther than testing your self-awareness and your big-picture scope, but that you also identify these 'weaknesses' as growth opportunities.

Written by Kevin Downey on July 1st, 2022

1st Answer Example

"I believe I could improve on some technical skills including Excel and PowerPoint. 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/weekend workshop for the next six weeks. We will see how stellar my skills are after that course!"

2nd Answer Example

"Sometimes I have difficulty asking for help from co-workers. I like having control over my daily tasks and taking on new projects, but I'm not always willing to admit when I have taken on too much. When I made a mistake because I was juggling too many projects, I learned that it's okay to ask for help. I'm learning how to organize myself better and communicate what I need from my team. This skill has helped me be more effective at my job, and it's helped my team work together even better than before!"

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