How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an OT School job interview.
4. What is your greatest weakness?
How to Answer
The person asking this question wants to know if you can critically evaluate yourself. You cannot do everything right. It is crucial to recognize your weaknesses to understand how they can affect you as an OT student and a working OT. Show them how you are trying to grow despite your weakness.
Written by Makayla Donigan on February 5th, 2021
Answer Example
"I would say that I have a quiet or introverted personality that can sometimes get in my way. I grew up with many siblings and developed into a shy kid competing with all of those other personalities. However, after working with vulnerable populations, I know that I will have to speak up and use my voice for those who cannot always speak for their own best interest. I work hard to acknowledge the introverted habits that do not serve me and push myself to be more extroverted by asking questions when I am uncomfortable and taking on more public speaking roles."
Written by Makayla Donigan on February 5th, 2021
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