How to answer "your greatest weakness" during an interview question... (jobs, resume)

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Fearringtonflash

I used to answer that "I drink too much," but that didn't go over too well. So, now I say it's surfing the web and playing solitaire at work--this should make me seem more computer literate. We'll see how it works out.

Now you know you wouldn't get hired with either one of those answers

The correct way to answer it is mention something that is a weakness but not directly connected to the job you are applyng for but by improving that weakness it will make you better at certain parts of the job you are applying for.

[homelicious]

I have to drop a duece at work 5 minutes after I down my first cup of coffee for the day.

It doesn't matter how busy I am. When you gotta go you gotta go.

Also, if there are hot chicks at work, if can be distracting when I have to work with them.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by homelicious

I have to drop a duece at work 5 minutes after I down my first cup of coffee for the day.

It doesn't matter how busy I am. When you gotta go you gotta go.

Also, if there are hot chicks at work, if can be distracting when I have to work with them.

I see you wouldn't be hired either

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Now you know you wouldn't get hired with either one of those answers

The correct way to answer it is mention something that is a weakness but not directly connected to the job you are applyng for but by improving that weakness it will make you better at certain parts of the job you are applying for.

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I see you wouldn't be hired either

Humor just goes right over that odd little head of yours doesn't it, Grasshopper.

[Koale]

I'll tell what not to say...don't say 'My greatest weakness is wanting to
be in charge'...that doesn't go over very well...lololol...

[Spokanejobseeker]

"The truth is my greatest weakness is being awesome. I wake up every morning and **** excellence. I mean don't get me wrong it's a gift, but it's also a curse being this awesome."

[Yzette]

Originally Posted by STT Resident

Humor just goes right over that odd little head of yours doesn't it, Grasshopper.

Humor-impairment tends to be regarded as a weakness.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by nicet4

My greatest weakness is to procrastinate but I do my best work under pressure.

That's mine; I tell interviewers how I deal with it. It's never a problem.

[ragnarkar]

If possible, state the obvious.

For example, if you're a very technical person and applying for a very small software firm, say that you don't work too well in very large groups but you really enjoy working in small groups.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by ragnarkar

If possible, state the obvious.

For example, if you're a very technical person and applying for a very small software firm, say that you don't work too well in very large groups but you really enjoy working in small groups.

not a good answer