Comments on: Interviewing: What's Your Weakness? http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/ Empowering Success Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Miriam Salpeter http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-52292 Miriam Salpeter Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:52:55 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-52292 Without having a mock interview, it is hard to say where you may need to do better. Have you asked for feedback from your interviewers? I've written a lot about interviewing on the blog; hopefully that will be helpful advice. Good luck, and don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to contract for a mock interview. Without having a mock interview, it is hard to say where you may need to do better. Have you asked for feedback from your interviewers? I’ve written a lot about interviewing on the blog; hopefully that will be helpful advice. Good luck, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to contract for a mock interview.

]]> By: Judy http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-52122 Judy Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:02:13 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-52122 Hi Miriam, I recently found your website and I'm so glad I did!! Your tips and comments have been very helpful. I am currently looking for a new position - admin assistant type, and have had at least 4 interviews but I'm not getting the offers. I'm not sure where to tweek my interview skills so that I get an offer after the next interview. By the way, I'm applying for a position this week and hope to get the interview as the company sounds like an incredible fit for my personality and skills. Thank you for any information you can provide. Hi Miriam,
I recently found your website and I’m so glad I did!! Your tips and comments have been very helpful.
I am currently looking for a new position – admin assistant type, and have had at least 4 interviews but I’m not getting the offers. I’m not sure where to tweek my interview skills so that I get an offer after the next interview. By the way, I’m applying for a position this week and hope to get the interview as the company sounds like an incredible fit for my personality and skills.
Thank you for any information you can provide.

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-5396 Miriam Salpeter Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:51:09 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-5396 T, Keep in mind, there is a lot of research that says people would rather work with someone they like than someone who is capable. I think you can present the fact that you are very reserved as a weakness if you suggest that you are learning more about how people perceive you and are becoming more self-aware. The most important thing is that you need to suggest how you are working on it. So, it's not about how people realize the "real you" is really nice, but how you are working to improve on the weakness. So, identify what YOU can do to improve on the self-identified weakness. T,
Keep in mind, there is a lot of research that says people would rather work with someone they like than someone who is capable. I think you can present the fact that you are very reserved as a weakness if you suggest that you are learning more about how people perceive you and are becoming more self-aware. The most important thing is that you need to suggest how you are working on it. So, it’s not about how people realize the “real you” is really nice, but how you are working to improve on the weakness. So, identify what YOU can do to improve on the self-identified weakness.

]]> By: T http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-5380 T Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:33:00 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-5380 Hi Miriam, I’m about to be interviewed, and was wondering if i could use “I'm very reserved and not socialized a lot with co-workers and such. I'm very focus on the job at hand and would often keep to myself. I know it would lead people to think I'm not friendly with but once you got to know the real me, the opposite is true". Which is true, though. The target opportunity is in NOC. Thank you! T Hi Miriam,
I’m about to be interviewed, and was wondering if i could use “I’m very reserved and not socialized a lot with co-workers and such. I’m very focus on the job at hand and would often keep to myself. I know it would lead people to think I’m not friendly with but once you got to know the real me, the opposite is true”. Which is true, though. The target opportunity is in NOC.
Thank you!
T

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-4911 Miriam Salpeter Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:07:10 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-4911 Christian - It depends on the type of job. Is modesty a negative that doesn't jive with your targeted opportunity? If modesty is generally accepted in your field, it could be a fine choice for a reply to that type of question. It still borders on the "why is that a weakness" issue...It's a tough call, so be sure to be honest without giving away the store! Christian – It depends on the type of job. Is modesty a negative that doesn’t jive with your targeted opportunity? If modesty is generally accepted in your field, it could be a fine choice for a reply to that type of question. It still borders on the “why is that a weakness” issue…It’s a tough call, so be sure to be honest without giving away the store!

]]> By: Christian http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-4788 Christian Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:53:06 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-4788 Hi Miriam, I'm preparing for an interview and thought about the weakness question, and was wondering if i could use "sometimes i can be too modest which can come off as a lack of confidence but that is because i prefer to show what i can do in my work performance". It is actually true, but i wouldn't want to use it if it will hurt... Thank you! Christian Hi Miriam,
I’m preparing for an interview and thought about the weakness question, and was wondering if i could use “sometimes i can be too modest which can come off as a lack of confidence but that is because i prefer to show what i can do in my work performance”. It is actually true, but i wouldn’t want to use it if it will hurt…

Thank you!
Christian

]]> By: jasmine http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-109 jasmine Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:58:39 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-109 whats a good weakness for an administrative position? whats a good weakness for an administrative position?

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-108 Miriam Salpeter Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:13:14 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-108 Aman, Well, that all depends on the job! Fact is, many do have public speaking as a weakness. Did you mention that you are working to improve? I'm happy to offer a coaching session if you're interested. Just email me at miriam@keppiecareers.com for more info! Best, Miriam Aman,
Well, that all depends on the job! Fact is, many do have public speaking as a weakness. Did you mention that you are working to improve? I’m happy to offer a coaching session if you’re interested. Just email me at miriam@keppiecareers.com for more info!

Best,
Miriam

]]> By: Aman http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-107 Aman Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:54:11 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-107 Hello Miriam, I recently had an interview where I had told them my weakness was public speaking. And today looking at your website, I wonder how many people would be using this weakness. Do you have any other suggestions regarding potential weaknesses not related to the actual job? Thanks Hello Miriam,

I recently had an interview where I had told them my weakness was public speaking. And today looking at your website, I wonder how many people would be using this weakness. Do you have any other suggestions regarding potential weaknesses not related to the actual job?

Thanks

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/05/12/interviewing-whats-your-weakness/#comment-106 Miriam Salpeter Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:27:31 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-106 J - If I were interviewing you, I would ask, "Why is wanting to contribute and be productive a weakness?" Your response does not really answer the question. Again, think of an actual weakness that is something you are working to improve but does not have anything to do with the job at hand. Good luck! J – If I were interviewing you, I would ask, “Why is wanting to contribute and be productive a weakness?” Your response does not really answer the question. Again, think of an actual weakness that is something you are working to improve but does not have anything to do with the job at hand. Good luck!

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