How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Substance Abuse Counselor job interview.
29. What is your greatest weakness?
How to Answer
When answering this question, remember that the interviewer is not looking for someone who is perfect. Describe something that is a true weakness you want to improve upon. Explain how you are working to improve that weakness and make it a strength.
Written by Heather Douglass on June 16th, 2021
1st Answer Example
"Public speaking has always been a weakness of mine. I have asked my current supervisor to keep me in mind whenever there is an opportunity to address a group of people so I can work on making this one of my strengths."
Written by Heather Douglass on June 16th, 2021
2nd Answer Example
"Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that helped my organization skills. Now, I have a system that helps me keep on track and not fall behind on appointments."
Written by Heather Douglass on June 16th, 2021