How to Answer the Greatest Weakness Question

How to Answer the Greatest Weakness Question
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It’s a winner…not.
Sure. It wins the dumbest question ever. This question is probably the absolute worst job interview question an employer can ask.
I have more than a decade's worth of statistical and predictive models that confirm your cultural fit, achievements, capabilities, skillsets, and strengths are what matters. (See my gold-award-winning book The Hiring Prophecies: Psychology behind Recruiting Successful Employees.)
Do Not as in never…
I can't control what the employers ask you. You can't control them either. But, I can help you prepare the best answers to this ludicrous question and you can control your response.
Do not-I repeat-DO NOT under any circumstance actually provide them a with a weakness. Never cite something you’re actually bad at. As in N-E-V-E-R.
If they're going to ask you this silly question, you don't need to justify it with an actual weakness.
Do not, and this might be contrary to what you’ve heard from other so-called experts, trainers, columnists or whoever, never provide them with a “strength!”
It's insulting enough they've asked you this question. Don’t compound the problem by insulting them back with, oh I don’t know, something like you’re too detail-oriented, too conscientious, work too much, work too hard, or do everything yourself because you don't know how to delegate.
How idiotic do you think these people are? Oh. Wait. They asked this question in the first place. Well, be above that.
Do not use negative words such as “I’m bad at this” or “I’m not good at that” and so on.
Do this instead…
The best way to handle this question, so that you're actually answering it and they view you as giving it the college try, is to cite something you’ve yet to have the opportunity to do.
Say something such as, “One of my areas for improvement is [insert whatever here]. I’ve yet to have the opportunity to perform this function, work in this industry, study these things., etc.”
They likely won’t penalize you for not having this experience, especially if it’s not germane to the job function.
Then make sure to…
At the end of your statement, make sure to add what you’ve done and are doing to gain experience in that area.
"…Even though I don’t have practical experience in that area, I’ve read [these] books, watched [these] videos, taken [these] training classes, and so on.”
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[@andylacivita]

Hi Everyone! Tell me what your greatest fears are when it comes to answering this ridiculous question! I'll see if I can help you squash them!

[@cbond007]

Is the book a free ebook?

[@ScottMcEwen1]

I was asked that once. I said, “My greatest weakness? That would be chocolate”. We had a laugh. I didn’t get the job.

[@andylacivita]

LOLOLOL

[@can.slaughter]

"My biggest weakness is that I am poor"-which is true by the way :'( -"but you can help me to overcome it."

[@RosaBrandDesigns]

*Applause*

[@arizonanative7409]

Yup... great response!

[@EricKorbly]

Which makes it more difficult to purchase the clothes with the best look for an interview, for a job that you don’t have. After I bought proper boots, nomex pants & shirt that was my work clothes budget for a while. That’s for a seasonal job on a fire, there’s absolutely no warning either, you can depart almost immediately or you can’t.

[@yvadroberts182]

I answer that several times I said " Im pretty sure I have a lot of short comings, however I dont dwell on them but on how I can improved myself every time I came face to face with that. Its not how you fall but how you get up! I got the Job! Yey

[@yardmasterswealtheducation8424]

"What is your greatest weakness?" "I don't know. Is there a weakness you would prefer I have? One that would make me well suited to the job at hand?"

[@andylacivita]

I love this. 😂

[@yardmasterswealtheducation8424]

@@andylacivita Glad you found it as funny as I did! I restrained myself from typing all the funny stuff that hit me along these lines. For me, it is not job interviewing, but bidding jobs for the highest priced yardwork in town. Responding to sticker shock is my greatest challenge; well, not chuckling or laughing during the process is the real challenge!

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

LMFAO. 😆🤟 IDK how would the interviewer feel about ur response

[@ttouran]

Last time I was asked that question, this is what I said to them: " I am a Berkeley MBA grad. We have practiced answering this question a zillion times as I was getting ready to come into the job market; what you will hear from me is that I will give you a very fluffy weakness, but then I will also tell you how hard I am working on improving that weakness, which will say nothing about my real weaknesses -because we all as human beings have them - and will tell you nothing about the kind of value I bring to your organization, so if you still like me to answer the question, I am happy to do it, but there may be better ways of assessing my fit." By the way, I got hired very quickly.....

[@andylacivita]

love this response!

[@RosaBrandDesigns]

Damn. Rock on!

[@zhen5004]

Don’t they wondering what that weakness is?

[@dwainmcbain5263]

You are so refreshing OMG this should be part of high school curriculum!!

[@andylacivita]

Glad you enjoyed it Duane!!

[@EarthPlanet356]

I think this is the best advice I heard for answering this question! I have watched too many youtube videos but none of them was convincing. Now I understood how should I answer. Thank you very much 💐

[@andylacivita]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EssBeeQ]

Andy - I want to thank you because your several videos including this one helped me secure a great job offer after being laid off a few months ago. After months of interviewing and dealing with countless rejections, I accepted a job offer that is considered hard to get in my industry. I want to thank you for all your excellent job search and interviewing videos. So much value and so many nuggets packed in each. It helped me greatly to be prepared, persistent, selective and confident. Thank you for making a difference in people's lives!

[@andylacivita]

EssBeeQ, thank you for your kind words! Glad you found my videos helpful. Congratulations!

[@RosaBrandDesigns]

Andrew. You're a genius. Seriously. An absolute genius. I have struggled with this question for years, and always came up with some (pardon my French) bulls**t answer. I felt it was lame and I know they must have thought it was lame, even though I was hired in the past despite it. I must have done something right because you came into my life. God bless you!

[@andylacivita]

Oh...go on... :) 😗😊

[@ThePainterr]

I have found it effective to show how relative this question is e.g..a drill sergeant shouts at work (strength), yet does he do that at home with his wife (weakness)....so a strength may be a weakness in one scenario, a strength in another. Instead I ask them that if they catch me trending a weakness that they highlight it to me and then work with me on overcoming it by turning it into a strength through mentoring/training/etc. Yet if they see a particular strength they like they highlight it and see if they can use it more effectively to reach the business objectives set e.g. good leadership or sales skills, etc. Works every time! (Maybe because it's a curve ball back to them). I never mention any weakness/strength period...lol

[@jackieburns5257]

good idea.

[@100tricks]

One of your best short videos, Andy! It should be required viewing for all job seekers!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Pattygblanco]

This is one of the best interview advice ever! Thank you Andrew

[@andylacivita]

Thank you Patricia!

[@03pontiac]

This was great input. I've been tracking my brain to come up with a "weakness" that isn't critical to the role I'm interviewing for, and is something I can spin positively and show evidence of improvement on. Your answer here about about really just needing experience and working toward the knowledge needed is beautiful in its simplicity. Mind at ease, thanks brother!

[@michell6754]

Who doesn't detest this question. Its insulting and useless. I was just asked this question a couple weeks ago. I'm glad that you made it clear not to give them an actual weakness, only an area where you can improve or learn more about - SMART!

[@andylacivita]

Milani, you are so welcome. It's an awful question and I can't believe interviewers still ask it. I can't stop them, but I can give you a good technique. Glad you liked it!!!

[@scratchy996]

My answer was : "Do you people still ask this question ? You do realize no one answers this truthfully, right ? " After a few seconds of silence, the interviewers laughed, said I was right, and I got the job. That was after the head of HR asked me about what my plans are, if I want to get married, my answer was : " My grandmother keeps asking me this question."

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@scratchy996 I dont think they are allowed to ask that.

[@mazthespaz1]

@@ultravioletpisces3666 depends what country you are in

[@ekaterinavolkova4348]

I heard and made notes. Hopefully, it will help me with my interview on Monday.

[@andylacivita]

Good luck!!

[@barryspurlock3048]

This is the best advise I've found yet on the internet to answering the greatest weakness question.

[@andylacivita]

Thanks for the kind words Barry!

[@Shay-yg7nm]

"One of my areas of improvement is..." Omg.. This guys is GOLD!!! I am using this!

[@bocoxgurl]

Me too!

[@TheSunshineplace10]

I was offered the position. Thank you for ALL of your great tips!

[@andylacivita]

You are so welcome!

[@RamiChessBlog]

I think there's a life lesson here. I think they ask such questions to check the applicant's self-esteem health. Some applicants quickly submit and self-deprecate while others, narcissists, will say that they're perfect. Both types engage in egotistical behavior, public self-praisal or self-criticism, instead of just existing, learning and improving, and being aware of the strengths and weaknesses. It's a sad truth that these judgement-inducing questions are necessary because they reveal issues with character. It's good to know how to evade this question. Great video. Thank you.

[@sidmus6298]

simply amazing ideas. but the only thing that will help you answering questions the way Andrew taught us is level of confidence. some people have enough knowledge but fail to describe it self is a big challenge. right!

[@andylacivita]

Yes. Be confident Sid. I also have a video on confidence in your job interviews. Check it out!

[@vinaysingh2]

you have cheat codes to perform best at the interview, love it

[@andylacivita]

lol 😂

[@RolandBizjets]

Thank you. This is the only good video on youtube which is discussing the topic.

[@andylacivita]

Thanks Roland! I so appreciate your response and glad you liked it!

[@noellezouari4299]

"How silly and ridiculous and ineffective is this question?" haha Loved how you tackled it, though. Great video, Andrew! Thanks for sharing

[@andylacivita]

I see someone is binge watching me today!!! LOL! Love it. Got your email too. Will respond very soon!

[@Cybercenturycentaur]

@@andylacivita I consider this question to be compromising whatever you answer.

[@SoloLyfeTv]

Did everything you said and got called in for a second interview! Thanks Andy! Now need more information on this second interview please! It’s a whole different animals from what I’m told.

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!!

[@SoloLyfeTv]

@@andylacivita So i sat down with a few people within the industry. Ive asked them all "What would I have accomplished in a year that you would consider this hire a raging success?" Everyone said, "OMG, that's such a great question" Dude, keep this up please!

[@SoloLyfeTv]

Got the job back in September! Forgot to come back and update! Been working in new role for 3 months now. Thanks Andy!!!

[@nguyen-dev]

This is the best answer to the weakness question!!! Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

Glad it was helpful!😃

[@RenewingHer]

I must say, you are good! You’re also responsible for me landing 2 six figure roles! So, thank you 🙏🏾 very much!

[@andylacivita]

Yes!! Congrats!!🎈🎉🎊🍾

[@doitdoit250]

Thanks for providing clear examples of your responses. Helps alot. Thanks for the videos in general they are gold.

[@andylacivita]

You’re so welcome!

[@louisb3333]

What are you looking for in a career? What are you not good at, or not interested in doing at work? What are you really good at? (Work related) The above are questions that require a video response from a potential employer 😮 thank you for the info :)

[@canadianhotbod1]

My greatest weakness is honesty. Employer: I don't think Honesty is a weakness. Me: I don't give a f*** what you think.

[@andylacivita]

Ha ha!

[@KirstenBayes]

Just saw this. I may be coming in late but this is brilliant. I usually just reframe it as, "what about yourself are you working on?" so this is a nice build on that.

[@andylacivita]

I like that too Kirsten. Much better!

[@paradoxcyt]

I love your videos! It makes so much sense and it takes away a HUGE amount of pressure when preparing for interview. Thanks a lot!

[@ccunningham2333]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for the tip. You are the best I have seen on here and very clear with the point. I have a interview today.

[@andylacivita]

C. You have no idea how much this made my day. Heck. Made my decade! :)

[@lesliethomas5088]

I have a Phone interview tomorrow! Pray for me

[@andylacivita]

Good luck Leslie!

[@HydeMyJekyll]

How did it go?

[@minijginger1718]

Good luck mines tom as well hoping for the best!!!

[@ahussbinwali]

I screwed myself in my last interview by giving them my actual weakness, my bad. I thought these sorts of questions are asked only in the corporate setups and not in the academic environments. Thank you for this important tip, Andrew.

[@andylacivita]

You’re so welcome!!

[@metricdeep8856]

My greatest weakness is my greatest strength. Thanks for asking.

[@andylacivita]

Love that!

[@shannysalcedo3627]

From experience, some employers don't view not having a lot of experience/opportunities as a weakness and would rather I give them an actual weakness. So, I think this technique does work with some employers, but not others.

[@bocoxgurl]

I have watch most of your interviews. Love the content!

[@andylacivita]

Wonderful the hear!!

[@ZuccaEZagara]

At a state financed job search training three years ago, I've got literally a bookletful of typical job interview questions. Among them, this "greatest weakness" question was shaped like "What is the thing which people misunderstand about you the most?". I've never been asked this, but I'd be curious how to handle this very shaping of the question, because anyone could ask it like this.

[@andylacivita]

I love this question! In this instance, you tend to assume it's a negative. Never answer in the negative! Highlight a positive trait, but one that they haven’t experienced yet.

[@kevingoodchild3049]

the best answer yet to this question, thank you

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@rodrigoaraujo374]

What a video my friend! Thanks!!!

[@andylacivita]

Glad you liked it!

[@AnnaLVajda]

I am Loyal to a fault but that's about to change.

[@andylacivita]

Good one!

[@elli003]

You really do have the correct response for those that want the job. Unfortunately for me, I would repeat the question and then answer. I'm looking for a company that is mature enough to be straight and forthcoming, does this describe you ?

[@Sagar-oc3nw]

This is so smart. Thank you may God bless you

[@andylacivita]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yingzheng8664]

This is great answer and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@andylacivita]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rmcgraw7943]

My biggest weakness is that I am a perfectionist, so I often let myself down from my self-imposed expectations. I am always trying to do better each tasks better than I did it last time.

[@andylacivita]

Hang in there. Check out my productivity playlist. That’ll help.

[@huypham2911]

“My weakness is my strength” saying this with the confidence of God 🤣🤣

[@erica930]

Why, I never thought to answer this way, I love it!

[@dlights9988]

You are awesome! Thank You!!

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome!

[@PunkCheerleaderBetch]

I've watched a couple of your videos now, and I just want to say that you are my favorite Interview/CV advisor on KZbin so far. I love your style, it's very unpretentious and tongue-in-cheek while still being professional.

[@andylacivita]

This is ONE of MY ALL-TIME favorite KZbin remarks EVER! First, I appreciate anyone who watches the videos and especially those who comment. But, I am ever-grateful for people who GET ME! :) Thank you for that!!

[@theresaparas]

Been watching all your videos Andrew. They are direct to the point and indeed helpful. Keep it up!

[@andylacivita]

Thanks so much Theresa!

[@lauras404]

Totally used this today. Thank you!

[@andylacivita]

Awesome!!

[@Tim-French]

Andrew is awesome! Thanks for the great advice.

[@andylacivita]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@josedanielchavez7193]

Kryptonite and screening wait no that's invasion of privacy

[@reef6536]

Thank you very much, this is very helpful

[@andylacivita]

You're so welcome!

[@grantamann6510]

earned my sub!

[@andylacivita]

Awesome to hear Grant, thanks!

[@mackenziemacdonald1197]

This is awesome. I really like your videos

[@andylacivita]

Mackenzie, thanks so much for watching and thanks too for the kind words. Glad you like them!

[@kiwonder1708]

Omg! Wat a brilliant question and an excellent answer. Thank you :)

[@andylacivita]

Thank you!!

[@mrdookiezookie265]

Hi andy, thank you so much for the helpful video. I have one question for this advice though, what if you were honest and told them about a particular aspect of the job that you are not familiar with and had not have the opportunity to learn it? would that be good that you are being honest or would that make us look worse than other candidates?

[@JenKumar]

Good question. I'd also like to know the answer to this!

[@violetto87]

Thanks a lot!!!!! I like video, I have my answer in my mind now. thanks!!!!!!

[@andylacivita]

You are welcome!

[@swtcocao]

Excellent 👌 thank God I am on the right track thank you for this, I had to answer a questionnaire for a job application and of course that question was there so I mentioned that I needed more experience in a particular area and I joined a course this week on the same topic.. so now I am ready to answer that question in case they do ask.

[@timoschneider7030]

I used to answer this by selecting a skill listed towards the bottom (obviously not the top) of the person specification or better still, a skill not listed at all but on the periphery of the role, and saying I don't have much experience of that yet, but that's something I want to improve on and this role might enable me to do that.

[@zhen5004]

Some people don’t ask directly but ask tell me About someone who is good at the area that matter you. I tend to fall into this person good at blah blah, how would you response to this?

[@oduvan2612]

Finally someone speaks the truth

[@andylacivita]

Appreciate that Odu!

[@maxcourt806]

Thank you, that was great advice

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome Max. Glad you liked it!

[@amykingsbury8463]

Thank you Andrew!

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome Amy!

[@BertLiu]

That is a great tip. Thank you.

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome Bert!

[@kaiman5307]

Hi Andy , I had a employment gap due to illness (depression) after 29 years of working.how can I explain to employer the gap ? should it tell them the truth ? Any suggestions from your point of view how would my former employer would even consider me a job again ? Thank you appreciate your suggestions Sam

[@egrnhl]

How should one respond if the interviewer asks the greatest technical weakness related to the job description? Would the answer change?

[@andylacivita]

Say you have none!

[@lauontheehigh]

have you made a video about encouraging people to invest? and not only work

[@andylacivita]

Lauren, I have videos on investing in yourself, but as a matter of practice I wouldn't create content regarding investing in the stock market or companies.

[@ArunKumar-vd6tk]

My answer would be, " I never felt anything in terms of weakness but would consider those things as an opportunity to learn from any failure for that matter" Does it sounds good?

[@hikingtravelmemories]

I was asked to give 5 Weaknesses and 5 Strengths on phone interview by a recruiter. I wasn't expecting 5 ..thats alot. What should we say in such situations ? Does it have to relate the Business Functions that are yet to be experienced..?

[@chopsticks9984]

*Me:* "I'm an overachiever that learns too much." *Him:* "That's a _weakness_? You said that was your best strength." *Me:* "Yes sir. I get extremely involved in my work. I ask a lot of questions. I will learn connections, weave threads, study other departments, and alter my tasks to make it easier for those other departments while increasing efficiency for my team and other teams. I follow rules in the spirit they were intended, unless they are observed to be illogical actions in the work flow with no substantial answer as to why it's done." *Him:* "I still don't understand how that's a weakness. That's... literally what you said for your strengths category." *Me:* "Alright, let me put it this way. My job is to do my best, not mindlessly do as I'm told. If what you tell me is the most superior methodology to the work flow, or you are willing to listen to your employees and make adjustments, my biggest weakness won't be a problem." *Him:* "Wow, you kind of sound like you want to be management material if what you're saying is true." *Me:* "That's precisely why I was forced to leave my previous location of employment. I'm going to do what the company needs, and if my superiors tell me to do something on the contrary, I won't do it. I'd rather be fired doing the best I can, than preserve my job while knowingly hurting the company by following orders and not asking deep questions. My work ethic is extreme, sir... it makes me enemies of the lazy and stupid, and I'll do everything in my power to get the lazy and stupid fired, even if they're management, and I have done this in previous locations I've worked at." - That's worked for me at the jobs I've done in the past. Unfortunately, supervisors don't quite realize that I'm not just talking about integrity until 3-5 months in. Then they begin to realize entire policies and methods are changed, schedules are shifted, instructions and training changes, and there's magically more money available to hire more people. But at the same time a lot of management and several co-workers hate my guts.

[@silvahawk]

What would be the best thing to do if I got asked/stuck on a question I've never heard of/prepared for? For example: "Tell me about a time when you had conflict with a coworker and how did you resolve it?" Let's assume that it was a very rare question that I never heard of/experienced before, i.e. my team never had conflicts (even though it's rather a common one). How should I go about answering it if I have no predetermined scenario that I can relate to on the spot? - Should I just take a moment and collect myself even if it's awkward silence? - Should I just make something up or should I just tell them straight that I have never dealt with something like that before? - Or do something else completely different that I might not have mentioned above?

[@andylacivita]

If you get stuck, it's perfectly fine to pause and collect yourself. Never make anything up. Find this this video on my KZbin, which is the type of question they asked you, How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions | Plus Sample Answers.

[@generalbismark7163]

Just found your channel. My dad asked this question to see how people would handle the situation, honesty and a few other little things. His favorite response to it was "Peanut Butter."

[@CRVgarage]

Lol.

[@AllanGildea]

Thank you Andrew, best advice I've heard on that stickler.

[@andylacivita]

Allan Gildea thanks again Allan for the nice words here too!

[@nmhalumni4489]

I live in Korea, and I'm bi-lingual. My potential employer is interviewing me for a position for which I do not have any experience in (change management). However, I have a lot of experience (with a great track record) in Project Management and service delivery. Would it be okay to state the obvious and say that I may be lacking in "change management" experience, perse, so I've been reading up a lot on this particular area? Or would it be better to choose something totally irrelevant from the role for which I'm interviewing for?

[@andylacivita]

I wouldn’t suggest making the key part of your job your weakness!

[@kensmith8492]

I was asked this once. I said: "I'm trying to sell you something here. I'm not about to tell you what might be wrong with it." Everyone laughed. I got the job.

[@andylacivita]

Lol, I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@ramadhanisme7]

very nice response for that question, I'm agree with you that asking your weakness is dumb as sh*t but dunno why interviewer in indonesia really love to ask it

[@andylacivita]

got that right!

[@salindahettiarachchi9892]

I was asked this many times, I have given the answer that "I spend too much on unnecessary things". Not sure is it a good answer though. My area is IT so my role is always technical-oriented. So its not directly related to the role in that sense.

[@andylacivita]

Regardless of your role, employers want productive employees. I would think on this on some more.

[@martaornelas1288]

How should we respond when the recruiter asks for weakness within soft skills?. But I have to say that I live the Touraj Touran answer

[@andylacivita]

Hey Marta, I'd refer to my greatest weakness video for this.

[@martaornelas1288]

Sorry Andy, but I can't find in this video. My question is directly with feelings/emotions (I don't know how to say it), not tasks. Once I had an interview and when I respond: I haven't yet get the opportunity to work with trade unions, she replied: Ok, but tell me about a weakness that your friends see in you.

[@carroldugan3288]

This is a great video response to an inane question but the gem was when you used air quotes and admitted that you “hate this”. That is such a peeve of mine! 🤣

[@Analyticalinadream]

Don't know if this is great, but I tell them something I am horrible at, that I already know is not part of the job. Like for me I hate to organize events (ordering food, flowers, decor, etc.) I am terrible at it. The other one for me is public speaking (standing in front of a podium in front of a room full of people) not good at it don't want to do it. And, honestly if either of these two things are part of the job, I don't want the job, because no one would be happy about it.

[@andylacivita]

Good points.

[@Wineblood]

I've watched a handful of your videos now as I'm prepping for a job application and generally found your videos helpful, but I really disagree with this one. I don't think it's unfair to be asked about a weakness in an interview, we're all human with our own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing you're not that good at something and admitting that isn't a bad thing where I'm from, but maybe it's a cultural difference. I have an answer I've prepared for this question, it's a real weakness I have and it's not something I've actively failed at, but I struggle with strong foreign accents. Where other people seem to understand the point of a sentence without getting every word, my tolerance for that is a lot lower. What ends up happening isn't that I'm a poor communicator, but that I end up asking more questions and clarifications than most people to make sure I didn't misunderstand.

[@mariaf.ffonta8420]

What should I do with this question? "Do work harder than others?" if you are only given the chance to respond with a Y/N option?

[@andylacivita]

Say YES. :)

[@mariaf.ffonta8420]

Thank you!@@andylacivita

[@jewellnoble7044]

resume suggestion for recent college graduates or individuals who have been self-employed for a number of years?

[@andylacivita]

Jewell, I do have a collegiate resume template. Check out the video on this one trick will make your college resume stand out. On the contractor or self-employment situation, group it like you are the company.

[@jewellnoble7044]

@@andylacivita Thankyou sooo so much, for your much appreciated advice, graduating Dec.8th with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, haven't worked for anyone for 20 years, a little intimidating getting back out there, very nervous, your videos definitely give me guidance, sharing with friends...

[@space197]

One of my weaknesses is that i'm quite stoic in proving people, particularly those who underestimate me, wrong which is a weakness very derivative from my teachers hindering my progression to reach my goals in life i.e. preventing me from being able to progress into Further and Higher education due to their "opinion" that I wasn't intelligent enough to cope, despite achieving the require grades to progress. this weakness has often at times lead me to exhaust myself in spending time and resources, exerting myself to prove these people wrong. Although, this weakness has resulted with helping to develop one of my greatest strengths, Determination, which ended up with myself graduating in the top 6 students in sixth form (the stage my teachers tried to prevent me from progressing into) and graduating university first of my class with a First Class Honours Degree. How would you interpret an answer like that?

[@hunainkhan1577]

Interviewer: What's your greatest weakness? Me: Your Wife

[@chankom]

What if they insisted on getting the weakness from your soft skill sets?

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Is it OK to say, "I really like to impress people and have them be happy with my work, so you might think I'd be really good at picking up hints, but I'm not. I really need my supervisors to be clear and direct with their expectations, and not make me guess what they want from me. (I've thought about this for a long time, and its true for me and I feel like its a way to answer this question while sort of in a sideways way telling them what I need from them. Because this HAS been an issue with some jobs for me. And also, if this eliminates me then it probably really isn't a great fit because I want to be successful but i do have a blind spot in this area. However, I am interested in your opinion if this is good or bad in some way I haven't considered.)

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

An alternate answer I have thought of is that I feel like my education could be stronger because o have an associates degree, but would like to bump it up to a bachelors. Or that I really want to learn a second language, as I have some really basic familiarity with French and Spanish but have not yet brought either of them up to a conversational level.

[@mbrights3158]

No. It makes you sound very high maintenance. You're telling your boss they are going to have to be VERY clear and direct with you all the time...because you're terrible at picking up hints. And this means many mistakes will occur (because they are not perfect, and can't always do what you define as "direct and clear" all the time). You are already making excuses for future mistakes...and will be blaming them for them. Why not just do what Andy said?

[@florance333]

I ask this question to see if the candidate is self-aware and if they can give a solid outline on how they're working to improve it, that shows problem solving and committment to self-development. Of course they can lie, but they can lie about other things on the interview too..

[@ReflectionOcean]

Don't tell an actual weakness or strength hidden in weakness. Instead tell an experience you wish to have.

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

My greatest weakness: "I am not the most vocally assertive person, and I tend to err on the side of 'not making waves,' whenever possible, unless something is gravely wrong. However, because I do not complain too much, I find that when I DO speak up, my thoughts are given more credibility." I welcome you, and anybody else, to weigh in on this. Maybe, this is great. Maybe, it's downright terrible. I welcome everybody's feedback on this.

[@prashant1160]

My answer typically goes like this: Well we all have weaknesses and I am no exception. Looking back, I realize I trust people easily and it takes my nerves. I get annoyed with people who do not keep their appointments and who do not take their professional & personal life seriously. I get really annoyed when one fine morning I get a call from my boys that he is not coming to office especially when u have given an important task to be accomplished that day being a part of inputs for your Operations Review Meeting for the day. I hence have to buy some time from my higher ups to be ready with the required data doing all by myself for the meeting. This really puts me and my boss in an awkward situation before my board. But now I always have a back up plan.

[@debmar3235]

I would never in life give this answer. I would stay far away from the word "annoyed" as well. How someone takes their professional and personal life shouldn't concern you. I would focus this answer on my own weakness. This answer makes it appear that you have a short fuse.

[@ryandillon881]

I always laugh and answer this question

[@bull.dog.]

I paused the video on 1:52 to write this comment. Here is how I answered it the last time I was asked this question: I used to concentrate on things that I'm not good at and I would get demotivated and frustrated about it, so I stopped doing that. Now I only concentrate on cultivating the things that I'm good at, so I can be even better. Thoughts about my answer?

[@ShellDean]

I really feel like some interview questions are ridiculous 😅

[@junecongo6065]

I love this guy 👌👌.

[@andylacivita]

Love you too June!!!!

[@LeksoSai]

What is your greatest weakness? I'm brutally honest. I don't think that's a weakness. I don't give a fuck what you think. 😂😂😂

[@andylacivita]

Funny. Sometimes that goes through my head too.

[@rustyfarland4993]

Just don’t say I don’t have a weakness