If I called your current boss right now and asked him or her what area you could improve upon, what would he or she say?

"I must say that my past supervisors would describe me as a creative, energetic professional who loves to draw and learn new technologies. One area that I'm improving is my skills in computer-aided 3-D drafting programs, and I recently enrolled in a class to further develop those skills."

"I think my boss would probably say that I take on a bit more than I should and say yes to everything, and it tires me out. We've strategized this together, and I have developed a stronger sense of when to delegate over time, but I still do have ups and downs in my productivity because of occasional over-scheduling."

Don't focus too much on your negative performances or get lost in anecdotes; this is more about general tasks, characteristics, or traits. It's important to be honest, but keep your language direct and informative and avoid talking negatively about yourself.