Interview Question: What are your weaknesses? 3-Steps BEST Answer!

[@TheHerothief]

One time I said my weakness and quickly proceeded to give it a positive spin. the guy stopped me and said: wait... that's a strength, though. And I said: yes. this is a job interview, that's how it goes. and also, THAT'S good marketing. they laughed. i got the job

[@AminaZalewska]

Hahaah

[@irishabihay476]

Can you share of what exactly you have said to your interviewer?

[@flawedsparkle6618]

That’s amazing

[@TheHerothief]

@@irishabihay476 something about getting impatient easily, but that's only because I'm so results-driven LMAO

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Well, you got lucky this time.

[@LucianLacroix]

In an interview I responded to this with my canned answer. The interviewer responds “great, give me another one.” Threw me off entirely.

[@vmuz3516]

I have an interview in 30 minutes thank you so much for telling me this because at least I will have a back up

[@faithtofaith_]

Just had my interview. Three different people back to back. I hope it’s good news! I’ve used your videos and watched them obsessively for the past week lol. UPDATE- I got the job! My dream job! I start on the 7th! 🧡✨

[@cecef824]

Congratulations!!!

[@airishviscara2326]

Wow! Congrats

[@bella2432]

Yeah girl!

[@sydachan]

Congratulations!!!!

[@Erica-nh4fq]

Congrats! How’s the job going? Loving it?

[@newhampshirelifestyle4233]

Hi Madaline, I am an Engineer with 30 years experience and preparing for an internal interview with my company. I have experienced both the strength and weakness questions. You videos are helpful, despite having been in the workforce for over 30 years with dozens of interviews under my belt!

[@krystynagarcia5533]

I have been binging your videos trying to absorb as much information as possible for the month long of interviewing I did… but it paid off because I GOT ITTTTT🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you so much, fairy job mother!!!

[@N8N-Soccer]

Of all the channels I watched in prep for my interviews I think yours was the most helpful. The key really was watching you and how conversational your presentations are. Best advice to job hunters --prepare..relax and be your best self.

[@Tommyscabs]

Yes! You prepare so you CAN relax. I have bombed interviews because I got caught off guard early on and mentally couldn't move past it and ended up flubbing the easy questions later on in the interview.

[@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.

[@infotri7879]

I followed a lot of the steps in your interview process videos and focused on your salary negotiation tips with Austin Belcak. It resulted in $18k more than the initial base salary they offered, extra 2 weeks of vacation, 90% tuition reimbursement/career development, senior title/role, 10% annual bonus. I'm still in disbelief reading my confirmation letter Thanks for all of the value you provide Madeline !!!!!!!!!!

[@singhtina1989]

Wow!

[@happylife5654]

fake review

[@WestCoastUSA546]

@@happylife5654 TROLL

[@SuperDMoney30]

You obviously had the skills too. You deserved it

[@yasminesmati1363]

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[@SwaggyBoost84]

"Why don't I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I work too hard, I care too much and sometimes I can be too invested in my job." - Michael Scott from The Office

[@tropicalfoodforest_]

Omg I got the job, she absolutely loved me. It felt like 2 friends chatting. I'm so grateful thank you for ALL your wonderful advice!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Congratulations!!!

[@juanpablofont3151]

Thanks Madeline, when they asked me my weaknesses i tell them my patience, that sometimes i got frustrated easily because of that my lack of patience, and then i tell the story on how i started a new hobby which is painting and sculpting and that improved my tolerance and patience, because paints and clay need time to dry and cure and no matter how hurry or how anxous you are, you have to wait and give the materials time, if you want to success, if not you can ruin your work. So that hobby helped me a lot to be better. Usually a get a good response by the interviewer and also lead to anecdotes and some small talk about the hobby that relax the mood

[@bb-ig9yl]

Thank you so much for putting these videos together and sharing your knowledge. I just completed a 2nd interview today and the strengths and weaknesses questions came up along with many others that you suggested in your other videos. I bombed the first interview and was shocked that I received a second. I felt less anxious and more confident in this interview because I practiced the sample answers and tips you provided. They probably thought they were interviewing a totally different candidate. Thank you again for making these WONDERFUL videos. Fingers crossed that I get the job! :)

[@grahamewelch1585]

Hi Madeline, just wanted to say how useful your videos have been to me in getting my absolute DREAM job after a single interview using your tips, especially using the cheat sheet of stories examples for the “tell me a time when…” questions! Absolutely great!

[@brandiwoods9428]

Whats the cheat sheet of stories example ?

[@Tt-vb4zn]

Please share this cheat sheet of stories examples for "Tell me a time when.."

[@alvinstjohn8363]

Just got my first 12 month engineering internship by using some tips from this channel. Great work!

[@okkrisfine]

Yes, both my strenghts and weakness.

[@RachaelWise]

I'm so glad I watched this. I almost gave the perfectionist one... LOL

[@KyubinSlay]

hahaha i did this at my first job interview ever in my early 20s and still got the job 😂😂😂 the other candidates must have been rough 😭

[@janelleetsitty36]

You example is legit my weakness, thanks!

[@gregoryyee3746]

I pawn it off by saying public speaking. Passable weakness seen by the general public makes it seem like your a common human being

[@asyouwish5652]

i am thinking the same!

[@Rausque]

Just watching Madeline pumps me up with so much positive energy to ace my interview!

[@halimamerini3938]

I used your advice and I was asked a similar question ( have you ever faced criticism what was it about and what did you do) and as said I told them a story like in the video and they were actually impressed I got the job thank youuuuu

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

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[@roseleelauper514]

Had two last week… asked about Strengths

[@wzilla69]

This! Your how to get hired video playlist helped me get 3 offers last month. I had been wanting to upgrade my career path and not only did I get to do it, I also got them to raise my offer essentially doubling my salary with better benefits. If someone has any doubts on her advise, follow it, trust.

[@prototyper]

i like your approach. but for anyone watching, DO NOT COPY the sample answer. Admitting that your weakness is working independently is a big red flag for most employers. Most companies want a collaborative partner.

[@romarina2687]

Well, it depends, my manager and my team are on the other side of the world, he needs someone here able to resolve all the daily goals and problems without a boss 24/7. We just have one weekly meeting, he gives me tasks and he can trust that I can deal with that without him micromanaging me. And don’t get me wrong, we have a great team, I get along well with them and share projects, but the company is looking with this position someone with independence and autonomy overall.

[@laureng1539]

I got what would your former boss say was your best strength and weakness for EACH JOB in my past 🥵

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Wowee, how do you think you did answering it?

[@allisonbauser8021]

I've gotten both

[@trudiannmorris9837]

I’ve been asked both. I’ve used this approach, 😔.

[@jaytrivedi7032]

Hi Madeline, I regularly watch your videos which is very helpful. I have one question for you. I have recently gone through one interview after completing my interview, I got mail from HR about thank you mail for attending interview and says that " As I mentioned, we want to discuss with the team prior to moving forward in the recruiting process. Our Operations Director is currently on holidays, returning next week. We will be in touch early next week to give you an update, after the long weekend!" this statement. Does it look like positive sign? I need your comments about this. Thank you

[@Gusgusandthelittles]

I watched as many videos of yours as I could before my behavioral interview questions and got to the next step in the hiring process. Thank you for this invaluable resource! Now I’m rewatching to prepare for the phone interview.

[@warcraftandcoffee2937]

Madeline! Thank you so much for all the interview tips. With your help I was able to land a job as an ISD Analyst within my current company. I had to navigate two case studies in the second interview to be considered. You are awesome!

[@sparkletangerine7870]

I was just asked this today and I was NOT prepared for this question. I told them that my weakness was that I am not bilingual (the role required a bilingual candidate lol), but I don't know how I could have put a positive twist on it aside from practicing French in my spare time 😅 I don't think I did well.

[@sundiegoshine2922]

I just laughed out loud to this haha Thank you 😅😇

[@Magpiedesignsbyjulie]

I just binge watched a few other really popular interview trainers and by far your videos are the best!!

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

So glad you enjoyed them!

[@mnyang215]

i got the freakin job! thank you so much for all the help. these vids saved my life 💚💚💚

[@katrinawang4954]

Haha my weakness is I work too hard 😂😂

[@user-vu9gd8ed1h]

Why do they ask this anyway? Corporate America is insufferable

[@ap8441]

Do you think it’s wise to use interviewing as a weakness? And that you are going on as many interviews as possible to strengthen that weakness and by studying interview questions like a test and by doing so you are feeling way more confident in your interviews.

[@Scandalizei]

I have a question. I live in the United States and English is not my first language. Whenever I have interviews I get nervous and I ended up failing for lack of confidence. My question is: when a HR manager see a candidate can’t speak English is a criteria to not pass a job interview? Thank you!

[@bella2432]

I just can’t believe I learn and laugh my ass off at the same time🤣🤣

[@grayeruanna6008]

Been binge watching all your videos, just had an interview this morning so fingers crossed, I definitely tried to spin my weakness to a positive and let them know iv been working on it. I haven't had a proper interview before so I spent the week prior absorbing all I could from these videos!, I'll update

[@grayeruanna6008]

Update; I have an informal call tomorrow with the company so fingers crossed 😄

[@grayeruanna6008]

Update: I GOT THE JOB! 😄, I must say definitely prep for ‘small chats/informal calls’ to become interviews, I was told it’ll be an informal casual chat but it definitely wasn’t glad I brushed up on my answers 🙌 Thankyou!

[@curlymami]

@@grayeruanna6008 I know I'm late but congrats!

[@AaronWarner]

I love these videos. I watched almost all of them and then nailed my interview and got a great job. Thanks for the great content!

[@irenegriego2446]

Never asked about that questions.

[@DiverBand]

You are great! Appreciate your energy, positivity, and helpful information.

[@nekto34]

Answering this question, I once went with "A good cup of coffee. Absolutely can't resist it. What about you?" They laughed and I managed to move to the next round of interviews. Don't remember if that whole process resulted in an offer.

[@WestCoastUSA546]

You don't remember if you got an offer? Do you remember if that interview actually happened?

[@julieb8730]

BOTH

[@JukeboxJoeB]

I only have one weakness. Kryptonite!

[@kellymarks5480]

both. Hate both of those questions.

[@Cybercenturycentaur]

Thank you for sharing your information. After watching your video I still don't know whether I should lie or tell the truth when answering this embarrassing question.

[@justthisgirl81]

Both

[@WestCoastUSA546]

41K + views and only 1K likes?! C'mon, people! All 41K of you so far will benefit from this great video! Don't be Scrooges! Give it a "like" it deserves!

[@michellebishopturkington5072]

both

[@Vziera]

What's your culture background, Maddie?

[@eshank2508]

I have no interviews planned down the line and have a settled job. Still i couldn't resist watching your video notifications. I love your expressions, energy and content.

[@christopherlostmyspecsagai3554]

Food……oh wait unhealthy fattening foods 🥺 Oh right for the job 😅

[@SandraRuiz-p7v]

both

[@nr6949]

I don't think I can remember all the formulas for all the different questions that could be possibly asked! FML =(

[@marianaholguin4276]

Yes you can! We have to write down the answers and practice them. It is like a recipe. Madeline gives us the ingredients, we mix them and make the dish! Practice, practice, practice!

[@babymae2222]

I just got called out..perfectionist here, but this really is my weakness 🤣

[@mariaw.5141]

This is the worst question in my opinion. I never know how to answer this properly. Thank you for this video!

[@joesalazar9178]

both

[@HeatherMajors]

I have been asked a variant of this question. What would someone who does not like you say is your greatest weakness? This one is good in my opinion because if you say "there is no one who does not like me you are either lying or not self-aware." The follow-up question was how did/would you address this weakness or some such phrasing.

[@nadiataylor2566]

I'm curious to know what example you gave / how you addressed the question

[@HeatherMajors]

@@nadiataylor2566 The most common example I give is that I am very rules and regulation focused and it can often be difficult for me to take on a task that is counter to the published guidance. This can annoy people who know there is a valid reason for the request to make an exception to policy. I have had to learn to rephrase how I ask question on this. Instead of "that is not policy" ask for a valid exception or please explain to me why this is authorized in this case. More of an I trust you but need to understand my task vs the appearance of challenging someone's ethics.

[@farrosdhaneswara6218]

both

[@tmalapanis]

both

[@tumelokhupe3522]

Coming back here to say that I researched your videos before the interview, prepared with them, and I got the job!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@daylanbueno]

My big wekeness it that I have dificult do make presentation, when i have to presenting something for peaple I feel very nervose. Usually I have been make some videos for youtube to improve this ability. I also ask for feed back from my coworkes about how a have to improve my presentation ability.

[@anmont9080]

I've followed a lot of your strategies to showcase a great interview and I have just gotten my first job offer! I'm thrilled with this opportunity but I also want to wait for the other job I interviewed with. How should I manage this? What do I tell my first offer?

[@olivej696]

What did you end up doing?

[@MichaelRe-c7q]

Well, I think there should be a disclaimer as some of the examples weaknesses could be disqualifying. For example, for a sales role you don't want to say you keep your head down.

[@Irishrose5424]

one of my weaknesses is a common one. I am not bilingual. However, I am currently working on this because I feel I can better assist the customers who call into the call center, rather than transfer them to the language line. Thus improving customer satisfaction.

[@marcosfelix2725]

both

[@kasiajakubiuk]

OMG! I love your make up! Sorry for a comment out of place but I just love it! ps. can you reveal your eye-shadow? :) sending you lots of positive energy, love your channel!

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Thank you! I did not do this myself, that’s why it’s so good, ha! So I’m not sure what was used by the artist, but dang did she do a good job!

[@JordonL480]

What if I legitimately have no weaknesses in my career? Not being an ego maniac but I always get glowing reviews and have never had any issues..

[@romaneiroromaneiro4957]

Would they come up something more original instead of these stupid standart questions. with such questions HR s humiliates themselves

[@leonardopineda3829]

That WAS your weakness and you did something about it. The question is: What IS your weakness?

[@TheYokotta]

Guilty by all means. Hahah . I answered I’m a perfectionist but also added a low computer skill person . Hahaha . They won’t hire me

[@MShell]

Do they have to be work related? Shyness and anxiety are my weaknesses, I’m currently working on both.

[@bor6803]

I've had both questions asked to me on multiple interviews and I have a colleague who always asks both as a pair on just about every panel I've ever sat on with him.

[@claireperelman5581]

Your videos are so informational! Used so many of your resume ones to help me land my current job!

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

CLAIRE!!

[@schof1014]

Both and it went awfully!!! Lolol I was so extremely over qualified for the position as well and ultimately did not get it or even follow through.

[@o.9763]

Was only asked about my weaknesses

[@drkcrstl]

i was found by a manager on linkedin and she asked for an interview to discuss opportunities. Ill start practicing/studying these videos

[@Loreto165]

Came here to say and add to the countless others that after watching almost all your videos (some of them several times), I got hired!! best preparation I've ever had at interviews, totally recommend following all her advice! Thanks a lot!!!

[@keithdmello]

This is what I teach as well. Well done!

[@dariodsanchez7642]

BOTH self made gal! :( I honestly feel like I am walking on eggshells whenever interviewers ask this question. I want the ground to swallow me up! :D

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Ah I hope this video helped a bit? It’s a tough one!

[@dariodsanchez7642]

@@SelfMadeMillennial Yep it sure did as always! :D Loved the fact that you included that clip from The Office - one of my favourite TV shows. Keep up the insightful yet engaging content! YAY!

[@keegancan]

When I heard the fixed mindset, I thought about growth mindset book by Carol.

[@planetbob4709]

I have only ever been asked this question by female interviewers.

[@MianWang]

Once I did exactly as same as the video showed, the result was that I was immediately rejected by the recruit manager saying "it is not a disadvantage, it is an advantage", then, there was no 'then'. So I REALLY hate someone who taught people that they should say their strengths instead of disadvantages.

[@ArmaniThomas7]

Jesus loves y’all , Repent and come to him today , now is the time for salvation amen 🙏

[@Imhertho]

Is fear of missing out a weakness so I always stay up to date about news, pop culture, tiktok and etc 😭

[@parabol77]

Great video as usual :) BTW is that a copy of The Intelligent Investor behind you?

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Thanks! Yes

[@musamu96]

Both and I froze on this question this why I’m watching 😅😊

[@yupiijump]

My weakness is that I see opportunities to improving the balance between professional and personal at work relationship. I do this by focusing in the company mission, goals, and values, aided by high sense of empathy, collaboration, active listening, and using my problem solving skills.

[@yupiijump]

I need thoughts about this.

[@drbonesshow1]

Too many folks make important life decisions based on their weaknesses rather than their strengths.

[@SimplySam23]

Do you have a video helping to answer the question " tell me about a time there was a goal you didn't achieve and what did you learn"? I found this difficult to answer or even think of replies.

[@Questjoy]

One sentence: I left my last job because I decided to go back to college

[@Questjoy]

My weakness is that I'm too focused on working with and through other people. I have lots of ideas for how to grow and improve current programs in the workplace, but entry level workers are supposed to focus on only on their specific task. I decided to pursue develop this ability of mine by going forward to college to become. More qualified to use my ability to influence change in companies, ehich is the reason why I moved to Virginia from California

[@Purplepuddles0810]

I'm just going to go in and say this question is so cliche and I've practiced this answer so well that you will be manipulated to think I'm fantastic!

[@theconfusedphilosopher4724]

I got the job! Thank you so much for putting out such great content.

[@zombiemedic8681]

I’ve been asked both at multiple interviews

[@jessetinoco2473]

Thank you!! I just got my first job today

[@serga7486]

I can’t believe job interviewers think like this…

[@ayeshaiftikhar338]

Hi, I love your videos!!!! They are extremely insightful and helpful

[@shalinikavalipati]

Can I say being too empathetical as a team manager is a weakness