What's your greatest weakness? How to EXPERTLY Answer this Question

In job interviews, the question "What's your greatest weakness?" can be a tricky one to answer. It's a common question that employers use to evaluate a candidate's self-awareness, honesty, and ability to learn and improve.
But don't worry, with the right preparation and approach, you can expertly answer this question and impress your interviewer. In this video, we'll walk you through step-by-step on how to identify your weaknesses, frame them in a positive light, and show how you're working to overcome them.
We'll cover common mistakes to avoid, including using cliché answers like "I'm a perfectionist". By the end of this video, you'll be equipped with the tools and techniques to confidently and expertly answer the question "What's your greatest weakness?". So, if you're looking to ace your next job interview, be sure to watch this video!
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In this video:
0:17 - The Dangers of a Fake Positive Answer
0:27 - Give a Real Answer with a Story
0:50 - Example: Overly Optimistic
1:27 - The Reality of Tryouts
2:12 - Learned Lesson
2:32 - Answering with Authenticity
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[@ScienceOfPeople]

Learn more about how to answer this difficult question: www.scienceofpeople.com/your-greatest-weakness/

[@Katyayanibetha]

I always struggled to answer this question for interviews until one company had me take a Kolbe test as a part of the interview process, and that showed me clearly what my weakness is, so now I know exactly what to say! I am a 7733 on the Kolbe scale, which means I'm really really good at creating systems and strategies and planning, but I am NOT the person you want to give a last-minute project to that has to get done right now for which there is no system yet in place for. I do not do well flying by the seat of my pants. I have to think things through. Great video!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Excellent insights here! It's so good to know this about yourself AND be able to communicate it well.

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

I find this question to be breaking the social contract. It’s a vicious attempt at weaseling out weaknesses to use at a later date. It signals a toxic workplace to be avoided. Can you tell I’ve been bullied for years at work? I’m never going to allow myself to be bullied again. This question ends the interview. I‘m a person that has given 110%. But not to people like these.

[@jeffro.]

So, Vanessa...can you hook me up with some "oxy nose spray?" Lol. Just kidding I'm SO glad you put that blurb in at the end, how anyone can get their OWN oxytocin....!

[@gingerbee98]

I'm having a meeting at a rehab tomorrow about doing a student placement there. Highly unlikely they'll ask me this but, it got me thinking, just in case... Thanks for the tip about mentioning the learning from the example experience 🙂

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Best of luck! I hope it ends up being helpful for you =)

[@fulol]

she has a natural beauty

[@shyamalganguly3598]

My greatest weakness is I always believe I'll never be cheated by any means, by any person because my belief in something or or someone is so rock solid that I identify myself with anyone or anything I have a firm conviction about them and mostly I got disillusioned with my own system of getting along with situations formed in my mind like a flash point which I don't have to try to calculate it before the spark time to form those opinions and the worst part is it seeps so deep into my mind that it's takes a whale of time to recover from the negatives! And as this has been a regular phenomena I fear that I'll be wrong what I'm vying for! 😮😮

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thank you for sharing yours!

[@morganrobertson3721]

My greatest weakness is not always able to answer certain questions to clients at my job, I'm working on improving that area. I have a question about an expression, when someone responds with "hmm" in a quick and rude way, what does that mean?

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thank you for sharing yours! To answer your question: When someone responds with a quick and rude “hmm”, it can indicate a few things. They might be disinterested or dismissive of what you’re saying. It could also be a sign of impatience or irritation. However, it’s important to consider the overall context, including the person’s tone of voice, facial expression, and body language, as well as the situation at hand.

[@moviechitchat2471]

how to practice reading body language ??? i visited your post on your website where it suggested to watch some tv series to practice but to be honest its not that worth. like for eg in would i lie to you , in this tv series we dont even get enough info to baseline them OR in the bachelor/bachelorette we only have brief minutes (many are even less than a minute clips) of conversation to judge So plz help /provide a good source to practice ???? ♥Vanessa

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Hi! Great question: I would say one of the best ways to practice is to observe people in real life situations. This could be in a public place like a park or a cafe, where you can watch people’s interactions. If you need some more info on how to read body language and cues, I'll link some of my resources below! www.scienceofpeople.com/body-language-101/ www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4DSdJhpdtNnjKc&ab_channel=ScienceofPeople

[@bakekay21]

You sound like a Dreamer personality type.

[@ishtiaknishan9025]

Let me tell your greatest weakness which always strikes your mind....''Am I turning people into my play puppets?"

[@ramblr5900]

First!

[@AghoraNath]

You win! 😅

[@richmarko8704]

Basketball, smashgaball, ...... who likes basketball anyways ? Im too controversial, but im a guy, i cant make myself vulnerable . ;)

[@BobbieLovesSoles]

What's your greatest weakness? bare soles

[@elizabethespinoza4779]

That was a lengthy and horrible answer

[@AghoraNath]

Im so gullible as a therapist, now, i look at thier suduction as their form of avoidance. Blow smoke up my arse,, so you can keep avoiding your difficult emotions 😂

[@AghoraNath]

Do one on charm as an avoidance strategy