Practice 30 Security Guard interview questions covering surveillance, emergency response, and conflict de-escalation.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My primary weakness surrounds my technical abilities. I consider myself a beginner level user in many computer programs, so I have decided to start coursework this fall to expand on skills such as typing and using Word and Excel."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
First, you will want to discuss a weakness that is not a core skill for a security-related role. Take the time to recognize that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. What is most important is that you have an action plan in place for improving on this weakness.
Maybe you are reading a book on the topic, taking a night class, or have found a mentor to strengthen yourself in a specific area. Whatever your weakness, don't be shy about expressing how you're planning to improve.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My weakness is not delegating. I know what needs doing and how I want it done, so it's often easier to do it myself. However, it can inhibit my ability to grow. I know that I cannot take on every part of a job or security project. I need to be able to give the task or a portion of it to another team member or direct report. I've spoken with my team about this weakness, and they have agreed to step in when they see me taking on too much. By bringing awareness to it at the moment, I find my propensity to hold onto control has decreased, so I'm certainly moving in the right direction."

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