What Is Your Greatest Weakness? - SAMPLE ANSWERS
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- What is YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS? SAMPLE ANSWERS and How to Answer Your Biggest Weakness Interview Question. Greatest weaknesses question is bound to be asked at some point during your interview. Many find this question pointless and it is for sure THE MOST DISLIKED job interview question. It’s completely understandable that no candidate would want to confess their biggest flaws during the interview. Recruiters and hiring managers are aware of it. But the way you reply to What Are Your Weaknesses question already gives a lot of information about you. That’s why this question doesn’t go away. Companies keep asking “What are your greatest weaknesses” and the vast majority of job seekers are NOT approaching this question correctly.
Almost everyone needs help with the “weaknesses question” so in this video I will show you how to structure your “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?” response with a few easy steps. I also share brand new sample answers of “Greatest weaknesses”. Which will be helpful to you while coming up with your response!
“What are your greatest weaknesses or your biggest weaknesses?” Can be asked in many different ways:
-What are your most important development areas?
- What would your manager or colleagues describe as your biggest weakness if I speak to them?
- Which tasks or duties do you struggle with the most?
- Is there a skill set of yours which you feel still needs work?
- Tell me about a development goal that you have set.
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
The hardest part of speaking about your biggest weaknesses is finding a balance in your response. HOW to talk about your weaknesses without endangering your candidacy? And which biggest weaknesses you should mention in your interviews? This is exactly what I am going to teach you in this video in 5 steps to prepare your honest and authentic Weaknesses response, which will HUGELY increase your chances of getting a job offer.
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Did you find these "Interview Weakness" Answers helpful? To train for your Job Interviews further, check this playlist out: th-cam.com/video/Xv2Lo-XO0KY/w-d-xo.html
thanks
you'd better make more mock interview vids
@@positivethinking4464 I definitely will! Thanks for your feedback!
@@positivethinking4464 I agree, mock interviews help
I asked for help at one job and I was told I need to be more independent
The question shouldnt be asked when a company asks me that I shut them done its abusive
Who else is here because you have an interview tomorrow after applying to tonns jobs during a pandemic? Good luck everyone!
Good luck!
Thank you!
@@KarinaMohamedKamal Hope it goes great! :)
Me
@@fouziaabdirashid4921 Good luck :)
No sane person will ever disclose a real weakness in an interview, that is why I believe there is no point asking it
Agree. They're basically asking to tell why are you a bad fit for this position. They expect you expose your biggest weakness related to this job not your overall weakness so they want you to say bad things about yourself which is initially stupid and nobody will do that
I like how this question can be asked in so many different ways but the companies want to know about your weaknesses or the way you speak about these aspects
Absolutely!
Greatest weaknesses and greatest strengths are really the most complicated parts of the interview for me. Always stumble with it and thanks to your guide this is changing.
You are very welcome! I am really glad it helped!
Thanks for this video Marat. I have always had trouble figuring out how to answer this question properly because I thought weaknesses was a personality trait and a strength in disguise. But you have said that it is not so this helps me to shift my focus to think of examples. The ones you mentioned help a lot to think about situations to frame my answer properly.
Glad it was helpful!
Your voice is so magical. Thank you for your tips. I've become more confident.
perfect weaknesses examples and I like what you said about not using the strength in disguise. thank you for all your help and advice. I will be referring anyone else who is looking for a job to your videos and to your channel
I am so glad you think so! Best of luck with your interview and thanks for stopping by!
Thank you Marat for sharing such valuable information! 👍
Examples of weaknesses are definitely the least favorite, but necessary question in an interview.
The general reaction to this question is a big fear, since it feels like someone is setting up a trap. But the reality is that a decent answer to this question immediately increases the chances of getting hired!
Thanks Viktoria for your feedback! :)
Why?
My weakness is that I’m a real “workaholic” yeah, oh it’s really being a “workaholic”. You are amazing. I used all your tips and passed my first interview. keep up the good work
Best of luck to you and thanks for stopping by!
I wish I had discovered your videos BEFORE I interviewed this week! They are very helpful and offer practical advice and tips that would have greatly helped me during my interviews. In addition, they are very well done - great job!
Its a great video
Thank you so much!
@@lucyslivingroom5087 I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for these tips and examples! It really helped me assess my professional weaknesses and gain more confidence in my ability to articulate them effectively, great help
You're so welcome!
GREAT!!!!!! Love the responses thank you
You are very welcome! I am glad you found them helpful!
Good luck at your interview and let me know how it goes :)
Brilliant advice! Used your examples in my interviews and worked wonders! Thank you
Glad it helped!
Very helpful, thanks!
The way u talke it’s so understandable thank you so much for helping the people
I am really happy to read your feedback!
Thank you so much!
You are very welcome!
good to see new sample answers
I am glad to hear that!
Loved these sample answers
I am glad to hear that!
BEST video on weaknesses
Thank you!
You saved me. I have an interview in 2 hours for a customer service position and I almost decided my example for this question would be that I am not a perfect communicator of my work - not a good example at all because it says nothing about how I will work with clients in the workplace.
I am glad to hear that! Hope your interview went great!
Talking about my flaws used to make me feel ashamed of my mistakes and guilty about my inadequacies, so this question was a turning point in every interview. My attitude became, 'I'm a screw-up, I don't deserve this interview, and I'm wasting this person's time,' so I hoped for the chance to answer other questions before this one. With your advice, I think I can improve the way I answer this question and the impact it has on my attitude. So thanks again.
You should not feel guilty about it
You are so welcome!
And Lucy's is right.
Your interview questions/answers videos are so informative and helpful
Glad you think so!
In my opinion, your answers are great and smart!!! I will watch and practice by your guides! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome! I am glad you found the answers helpful. You can't believe how confident you'll come across once you practice your answers a few times.
I hope you smash your interview. Best of luck and keep me updated!
@@myemmotion many thanks, I followed your chanel to update your videos
@@PhucPhuc-cb2gj I appreciate that. Let me know how your job search is going! Have a good weekend!
excellent video and the sample weaknesses answers are so so helpful.
thank you very much
I appreciate that my friend!
Thank you so much for this video I always have trouble with interviews because I am a very shy but, I have very good skills, your videos give me good tips on how to be confident. I have a phone interview for a Supervisor position tomorrow wish me good luck!
Best of luck! Hope it went great!
- What is your greatest weaknesses?
- I'm too honest.
- That is not necessarily a weakness.
- I don't give a S*** WHAT YOU THINK
Haha, I read similar answers. It's hilarious indeed!
that's HONESTY for you lol
@@emmsummer7811 Not too helpful in this case.
that's a good answer
giving clues about the follow up questions really helps it's better to have ready a couple of answers just in case
An experienced interview will definitely ask something similar!
@@myemmotion You are right and it also feels good to be able to offer examples for weaknesses
@@daviddeparis3852 The examples usually make a big difference and give more credibility during the interview!
@@myemmotion I see that was missing in my early interview days
@@daviddeparis3852 That's what I call continuous development and growth! :)
I agree that this question is disliked, it feels like there is no good answer to it. Loved you explanation Marat
I really appreciate your feedback!
@@myemmotion you are probably the only one to provide so many examples so you are welcome
@@positivethinking4464 I am sure there are more TH-cam channels which provide answer examples, but I am really glad you've chosen mine :)
Thanks for your kind words!
Most of the time, that question cannot be answered by interviewers or is wrongly answered. Thank you for elaborating on this.
You are very welcome!
This is a clear explanation of interview weaknesses.I think answering this with confidence shows that you own the interview, its the hardest part i think
I am really glad that you found this video clear enough! Thank you for your kind feedback my friend!
This question really bites me in the neck the most. I can be very blunt about my weaknesses
Raising a hand and asking for help is my weakness indeed
That's actually a strength!
Once in my interview I answered 'my weakness is how I answer questions in interviews' and I got the job so everything is possible
Haha, that's indeed quite random.
Much better than those who tell about saying about strengths instead of weaknesses. As an additional thing you learn from that answer that a guy will do different from you asked for just to save his image. This will repeat at work.
Thanks a lot, Dmitriy. Strength as a weakness isn't the right strategy because an experienced interviewer might ask further questions which will ruin such answer.
What do you mean about a guy "doing different to save his image"?
@@myemmotion I mean that a guy is focused on having a favourable impression on me, not on the essence of the topic I asked him to consider. So this might repeat in work - I ask to do one thing, but he will focus on impression on me, not on the actual situation. So he is not doing what he is asked for deliberately, on purpose. Worst scenario. This shows me as a manager that in case of real problems I may not rely on such a person.
@@dmitriymatison5234 Alright, so you are speaking from the managerial point of view, while hearing someone answer this question.
First thing is all the candidates which are so keen on "selling" their answer eventually end up being a disappointment. As you mentioned, those that easily fabricate anything to get their way through the interview will of course do that at the job as well.
yes indeed, they keep asking what are your weaknesses all the time
And you get that answer ready to impress them! :)
Thank you so much for the vedio. You have exactly choosen my true weaknesses. I didn't know how to present it, but now you have made my path much easier now. Keep supporting the public the same way.
Let the good will be next to you always 👍
You are very welcome! I am really glad this have helped you out to formulate your weakness correctly. Hope your interview goes great, keep me updated if you have any questions.
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind feedback :)
Thanks again 👍
Need another advise!
I have 7 years of experience with 6 different companies. Most of the times my profile won't go ahead because people see me as job hopper. But that's not the truth. I have a genuine reason everytime I go looking for a job (either I had fallen sick or it would be a contract role for certain period or so on..)
Even now I'm looking for a job because company is getting shut down.
Can you advise how do I convince the interviewers on this part ?
Thanks a bunch in advance 🙏🏻
@@nikhitasuresh4881 The key while answering these questions is not to come across negative and that is focusing on all the positive aspects, focusing on why you are such a solid candidate, rather than explaining why you left each job and turning a big part of the interview about it. While handling this concrete point, just be straightforward with them about it, just like how you've been with me. Just say that you are not a "job hopper" and that things were completely circumstantial.
I give some specific advice per each situation in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ls6-lG-YNLc/w-d-xo.html It might give you further ideas!
Great response
Thank you very much! Good luck with your interview!
Whenever I am interviewing a candidate, I always ask this question. What I am really looking for is whether the candidate's flaws are deal breakers that will impede the candidate's possibility to be a valuable addition to my department and company. At the same time I am definitely interested in what steps the candidate is taking to work on his flaws. This gives me valuable insight into the candidate's resilience and response to challenges. Above all, I am interested if the candidate is honest! I have a zero tolerance policy to any dishonesty in my subordinates and if the candidate is dishonest during the interview, I know there is no reason to continue with the hiring process. Thank you for a valuable video.
That is completely understandable. Job interviews in general is a process where each candidate and the company present themselves in the best way. However the whole process should be genuine and I think the candidates who tend to "oversell" themselves would try to avoid or not give an honest answer to the "Weaknesses" question.
Thanks for your feedback, it's indeed interesting to read!
When they say "My weakness is that in situations when there's a deadline i tend to want things done quickly and efficiently" that sounds a lot like a strength in disguise
It does.
Very informative , i found the right answer , thanks
Excellent sample answers
Thank you!
You make it sound so easy.
Thank you
Thank you very much!
@@myemmotion bless you for making these videos
@@lucyslivingroom5087 Thank you!
@@myemmotion Loving the new video
thank you for this tips:)
You are very welcome! Good luck with your interview!
This gives me some ideas. Its helpful to shift my focus on the structure for my answer and think of some useful examples related to my field
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent weakness examples
Thank you so much!
Thank you this really help me
I'm so glad!
excellent weaknesses examples
your sample answers help me understand every question better
I am really happy to hear that!
@@myemmotion Yep, good job
@@daviddeparis3852 I appreciate it!
This is very useful and well made
I commend you for the sample answers too
Many thanks!
@@myemmotion you r welcome my friend
@@albertpd4994 Have a good start of the year!
My greatest weakness is dealing with passive aggressive behavior. I used to just give it right back. Not sure how I would handle it now. I would most likely have to discuss it with them.
Thank You !! Marat, It's praiseworthy, lots of love from INDIA !!
I really appreciate your kind feedback my friend. Best of luck to you with the interview and let me know how it goes!
@@myemmotion Definitely!
How did it go?
@@myemmotion Got placed, and still onboarding to top notch firms. Thanks.
@@bhaveshjakhar6721 That's excellent, I am really happy for you. Best of luck with this new professional path!
Awesome stuff
Thank you so much!
Very good
Thank you very much!
Awesome Awesome
Weaknesses question is the worst but this is a great guide and sample answers
thank you!!!
You are very welcome! Hope your interview goes great!
Wow, these tips and helpful examples are useful. I gained much knowledge that I will apply to daily situations. These skills changed my perception and critical thinking. Can anxiety be a weakness? Thank you!
Thanks a lot! Anxiety isn't the weakness you'd want to mention during a job interview.
I told them my greatest weakness was my perfectionism. Actually, my perfectionism is a weakness of mine. I explained to them the reason why. I got the job, and 14 years later I'm about to be fired.
Great examples & surely helped me out
I am really glad to hear that!
@@myemmotion yes
do you have a why did you want this position video?
@@albertpd4994 Yes. Why Do You Want To Work Here - th-cam.com/video/bHynP5KNe3k/w-d-xo.html
thanks for the advice is so clear and complette very good tips to take care about
You are very welcome! Once you handle the weaknesses question, you can handle ANY interview question in a powerful way!
Good luck with your interview and keep me updated!
i'm glad to heard that thanks for everything
@@rosmaryalgarin9292 You are very welcome! Hope your interview went well!
ok thanks Marat
This was really good, I agree
This is a great guide and very helpful weaknesses examples
That is really kind of you, thank you!
@@myemmotion You are welcome
@@lucyslivingroom5087 Have a great day and let me know how your interview goes!
@@myemmotion it went great I answered this question so easy
@@lucyslivingroom5087 I am really happy to hear that! Best of luck!
I could not still find my weakness so this itself is my weakness.(Note Never reveal your weakness to anyone although we understand all have weaknesses)
I commend you on the work you did. Very good content
I appreciate it my friend!
I agree with that
impressive biggest weaknesses examples
@@albertpd4994 Thank you!
I forget the subject of the interview when I saw you😁😁🤦😍
I used 2 weaknesses which worked for me:
- I focus too much on the details and - I have a hard time letting go of a project.
As long as you have a genuine answer to back these up.
Those are good ones
this is the question which is the scariest at interviews
I think its not that difficult really
I don't find it scary
If the homework has been done, there shouldn't be anything scary about it.
Thank you and goodluck to my job interview tomorrow
You are very welcome! Crossing the fingers for you. Let me know how it goes :)
@@myemmotion success i do very well and my job interview thanks a lot ❣️
@@clarence4647 I am so glad to hear that. Hope you get the job if you've also liked the company! :)
making this question easy for everyone
Thanks marat
You are very welcome!
@@myemmotion do you have a video on strengths and weaknesses together?
@@workoutathomeideas2873 Not yet, but I can make one.
youtube recommended me this video and I am glad I clicked
AGAIN!!!
I am also glad you did!
Let's try I'm a hot mess but I'm trying to clean up and I'm not here to open my heart to a complete and total stranger because that's one of the ways I became a hot mess in the first place. It gets really really dark really really fast when I'm ready I will finally talk about it to who I trust. And trust takes time and knowledge about who the other person is over that time. Period, end of report.
I completely agree about not "opening your heart" to a complete stranger. Not useful at all.
great
Thanks!
excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Indeed
@@MarcosRodriguez-es4gz Thanks!
@@myemmotion great, keep these coming
@@positivethinking4464 I appreciate it!
Data Processing
Communication Skills
but these are related to the work
As communication you can always refer to communicating in public.
My greatest weakness is procrastinate. Whenever I assigned to some work. I start when I'm close to due date. But when I procrastinate those things, I always think about it in creative way... Actually I can come up with creative work even I'm near due date. Sometimes it makes me streesed that I may not able to submit. So I decided to not get stressed and now working on it. During pandemic, I helped myself by assigning work last night and doing next day and reward myself. Actually I motivated me. yet, I'm working on it.
Is this appropriate answer? My original weakness is this. I can't think of any other.
It's a risky answer. It's well structured and put but some hiring managers might not be too receptive.
@@myemmotion for medical interview ?
@@myemmotion for university medicine interview?
@@luminous7422 Then it might work, it's your real weakness and you are being honest.
@@myemmotion thank u so much
Loved the video
Thank you!
@@myemmotion sorry I made a comment about being too honest, hope it didn't offend
@@emmsummer7811 I am not really sure what you mean.
@@myemmotion the "joke comment" about weaknesses
Anyway, it's good that you didn't take it badly lol Keep making these amazing videos
@@emmsummer7811 Of course, no worries! It's all good :)
Can you do video on how not to be nervous during interview?
I thought about a similar title for a while, I'll look into it!
Fantastic, I have to ask though, is it really a weakness if you have worked and corrected it? I totally understand that the interviewers buy into this but I think it is basically a past weakness if you have resolved it
Hi there! It is completely normal to have this doubt. The whole point of giving a strong answer is acknowledging that you have/had this weakness and that you are trying to get better (or you've already gotten better). Working on your weaknesses is never black or white, it's a bit like exercising, you can never overdo it and just leave it in the past. It requires work and time as long as you really want to keep improving.
I am a graduate with no prior experiences, can I say it as a weakness?Thank you so much for the video!
That's not a weakness. You'll have to go for something not circumstantial.
I don’t have a problem with this question anymore
So glad to hear that!
champagne problems
@@lucyslivingroom5087 What do you mean?
my weakness is sometimes I'm late it takes me a week or two weeks usd to my new work schedule and once I caught onto my new work schedule I come by in an hour or two hours early how would I use that as a weakness and a strength?
I didn't understand the question, sorry.
for a position of senior channel manager , what do you think is the best weakness to talk a bout?
Can you please talk about teaching interviews pl
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
What if i want to be recruited in a sales position and my biggest weakness is being shy by nature and i have just one word to describe it in my questionnaire (it simply have no space for description of my weakness)
Is shyness a good weakness to mention in a interview? Or being an introvert?
Not if you would have to be in contact with different customers/stakeholders.
Can I say that I cant tell lies .because if I say a lie it will depict well in my face.is that a weakness I can say?
watch it again
Great!
What about this my greatest weakness is that I'm too apologitcal, I appologise when it's not necessary for the sake of peace however I've learnt to acknowledge this weakness, by improving by approaching matters in an assertive manager thus has made me to communicate better???? What do you think?
Manner, this **
I think it could work, but keep in mind that being "apologetical" can mean that you don't feel as secure about what you do, otherwise you wouldn't be apologizing. Think about the next question, the follow up question which they might ask you. Like "Give me an example of when this weakness was shown at work?". If you can give a convincing answer and how you managed to get better then you can use it as a weakness :)
I was asked how woud my manager describe me, not sure it I answered right
How did you respond?
I don’t have any weaknesses 😂
Haha, of course!
👌👍
That would be lemon pepper wings
You are so cute even so handsome & you looks like one of the Hollywood Actor lots of love 😘😍 from India 😍🙏
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you! Best of luck with your interview!
@@myemmotion Thank you once again 🙏☺️ please stay safe & stay healthy 💪☺️ love from India 😍🙏
@@akshit.0126 You are welcome! Have a good rest of the week!
@@myemmotion You too☺️
Having a interview tomorrow
How did it go? Hope it went really well!
@@myemmotion yes I’m so happy thank you so much 😊💕
@@ayibviviceesay2472 I am really glad to hear that. Did you already get any feedback? Best of luck :)
@@myemmotion yes I’m starting tomorrow
@@myemmotion I like the way you talk it’s amazing thanks
Is saying that Im introvert a weakness in the interview? Can I use this as a weakness?
If you feel you can come up with examples and explaining how you've been working on it, then yes.
Hate when people say “my biggest weakness is that I am a perfectionist”, LOL biggest cliche ever
That's completely true!
Hello sir I have an interview next week for marketing what should I say as my weakness please
You shall analyze what you are good at and what not, then use the formula in the video to structure your answer.
"What Are Your Greatest Weaknesses Question" still gets asked frequently. It might seem pointless but just THE WAY you respond to this question already gives out a lot of information about you. Did this video and these SAMPLE ANSWERS help you formulate your own response?
helpful 100%
@@albertom7679 I agree
The sample answers did help
it's cool to see how ur videos improved
@@albertom7679 Thank you!
Hai marat. Can i ask you how i want to elaborate nervous as my weakness?
Hi there! You know being nervous have so many ways to get interpreted. I wouldn't advise you to use this as a weakness unless you want to say something concrete and a concrete positive change you managed to make.
@@myemmotion thank you for replying. I will figure out other weakness that suitable.btw i had iv next week for radiation therapist position . Im kinda nervous
@@ijazathyputeri5051 I have actually given some weaknesses examples which might inspire you when coming up with yours. It's normal to be nervous before the interview, but if you practice and do a few mock interviews beforehand, you are going to rock it!
Is your interview on Monday btw?
@@myemmotion no.on this thursday. I apply for radiation therapist role. But i had problem. The department still new and they are looking for the first batch of radiation therapist to work there .
hello sir. i would appreciate it if you could reply to my question.
do you think its okay to say that you are an introvert person as a weakness?
Hi there, what is the job you are applying to? Depending on the job you could mention that you are a naturally shy person but you keep working on it in order to be more vocal and extroverted, no matter how hard it's been so far. Which should show that you try stepping out of your comfort zone.
@@myemmotion im a fresh graduate currently applying for an engineering position, where it requires me to meet and liase with lots of parties. Thankyou sir for your feedback!
@@nrlya Then you should definitely mention how you've been changing it and how you keep becoming more communicative and outgoing on professional level. If you just say that you are introvert, you might risk of "not impressing" them enough for this role.
@@myemmotion will keep that in mind. Thanks a lot sir!
@@nrlya You are welcome. Keep me updated on how the interview goes!
Basically I am Telugu girl ... really i don't Know what is my weakness????
Think of what would you like to improve about yourself professionally.