How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Security Guard job interview.
17. What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 20th, 2019
Entry Level
"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."
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 20th, 2019
Answer Example
"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."
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 20th, 2019