If I called your current/most recent supervisor and asked what area your performance could most improve in, what would they say?
The interviewer is looking for you to be honest about the areas in which you can improve. Identify an improvement that you could make that would assist you in performing the functions of your position. This improvement can be something that was pointed out to you during a performance evaluation, in a one-on-one meeting or even something that you have noticed about yourself that could be improved upon.
"If you were to contact my supervisor, I believe that she would say that I can most improve on my communication during team meetings. Many times in our biweekly team meetings, I am taking notes and trying to absorb what my teammates are saying and I tend to be a bit quiet. I know that I have a lot to offer with my experience and that if I actively work to speak up in these meetings, it is not only helping my peers to learn but it is also helping me in establishing leadership skills."
