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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
This is the dreaded "What is your weakness" question so often asked during interviews. However, everyone (including the interviewers) has weaknesses, so you are not alone. The main thing to remember is you want to choose a weakness that is not a core skill for your success as a pharmacy student. You can be candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. For instance, you may struggle with public speaking, time management, multitasking, or attention to detail. It's important to identify these weaknesses and have a plan to improve them. For example, one can take a public speaking course, use a planner to manage time more effectively or practice mindfulness to enhance attention to detail. It's important to be honest about these weaknesses and show a willingness to learn and improve.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I believe I could improve my written and verbal communication skills as I tend to be longer-winded than I would like to be at times. I enrolled in a week-long workshop this summer to become a more eloquent communicator. I hope to gain skills in this workshop that I can continue to utilize during my university and professional career."

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