What are some of your weaknesses?
The interviewer wants to hear about some of your weaknesses to see that you are self-aware and can identify an area that needs improvement. When you admit you have a deficiency in a particular aspect of your profession and take steps to improve, it shows the interviewer that you are motivated and inspired to grow professionally. This will help them determine whether you are interested in growing with them, and if you are interested in their career development opportunities. As they advertise on their site, "Your career gets a boost with new opportunities to learn and grow every day - from our store aisles and the registers to merchandising and display work. So when you join our family, you get to impact your customers' lives and your future."
"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. After I complete that course, we will see how stellar my skills are!"
Focus on picking weaknesses that are 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 to improve 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 taking a seminar at a nearby community center. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!
Avoid describing a weakness that is a crucial responsibility of the job or one that is not work-related. The interviewer wants to hear what weaknesses in your profession you have identified and how you plan to improve.
"I would like more experience and more coaching on what makes an effective display. I am super interested in merchandising, and love creative work, such as this. I feel my skills are limited in this regard, and I'd really like to improve."
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