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Question 24 of 30 for our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 30

What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

Skip the fake answers like 'I care too much about my job' or 'I'm a perfectionist' the interviewer has heard those before. Briefly, describe a real weakness that wouldn't be a major handicap on the job.

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How to Answer: What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor job interview.

  • 24. What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

      How to Answer

      Skip the fake answers like 'I care too much about my job' or 'I'm a perfectionist' the interviewer has heard those before. Briefly, describe a real weakness that wouldn't be a major handicap on the job.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      1st Answer Example

      " I think one area I could work on is my delegation skills. I am always so concerned about everything being done right and on time that I can get stuck in that mentality that if you want it done right you need to do it yourself. I learned this recently when given the opportunity to manage a large project at work. It definitely taught me how to delegate and my manager noticed the difference in my management style by the end of the year."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      2nd Answer Example

      "A weakness of mine is my public speaking skills. I enjoy and do very well with one on one counseling sessions but speaking in front of a large crowd of people makes me pretty nervous. I've had the opportunity to speak to groups of 5 and 6 people at work on various topics so I'm getting more comfortable and proficient with my public speaking skills."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Contacting new people when I am making a request; i.e. employers is stressful. If feasible, I make first contact via email or text. Otherwise, first contact is most commonly a phone call. I write a script for the opening comments. I often read it before dialing, rather than during the call; it organizes my mind."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      You do a good job of identifying a growth edge and illustrating what you are doing to improve (for example creating a script, etc.) It may be helpful to create a simple closing sentence, such as, "Although initial outreach to new employers is a bit stressful for me, I am working to improve in this area because I understand how important this task is to be able to best serve the needs of my clients."

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