What would you describe as your biggest weakness?
"One of my weaknesses is that I often get nervous around people I don't know. I know we all do that to a certain degree, but for me, it has become something that I am aware of. I now try to attend social activities where I know there are going to be opportunities to meet new people so that I can overcome social anxiety."
"My biggest weakness has to be that I take on too many projects at once. While being involved and participating in various things is fun and can be good for a person, I tend to take on several things and then leave some projects unfinished. I have begun to limit myself to only taking on a few projects at a time so that I can devote the necessary time to staying on task."
This is probably one of the most dreaded questions in a job interview. Answering this question requires self evaluation and honesty. Remember, whatever weakness you decide to share, make sure it is not a key characteristic needed to perform your job as a phlebotomist.
"I think one of my biggest weaknesses is that I can get sidetracked easily. I recognize that in myself and have made a conscious effort to plan my day as much as possible and to stay on target."
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Anonymous Answer
I am too soft, and people take advantage.
Marcie's Feedback
This is a good weakness to mention because it can also be viewed positively. By being 'soft,' do you mean that you are very nice and compassionate? Explain to the interviewer that while sometimes this means people take advantage of you, it's also helpful because you're able to connect with patients in a meaningful and caring way. You should also talk about how you compensate for this 'weakness.' Do you make it a point to be assertive when something conflicts with your value system? Have you practiced doing that?
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