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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive.

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive."

I usually ask “how long have you got?”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drugs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get bored easy so thats good for you because it meens i wont sit around twiddling my balls

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I look too good naked.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive.

I usually ask “how long have you got?” "

But that doesn't make you come across as a positive person

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Drugs "

That's honest, thank you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I get bored easy so thats good for you because it meens i wont sit around twiddling my balls"

I like this answer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like to work long hours and take no holidays.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

In an interview recently someone genuinely said they had bad time keeping in their presentation!

It's not a question I personally ask. My positive/weekness is that I care too much, and it occasionally makes it difficult for me not to take things personally. But on the other hand it makes me passionate about my job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually say I find it hard to say no

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive."

My inability to say no to any request from my boss.

A

*absoulute bullshit of course but it's been said to me when Ive been interviewing someone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rejection.

Thanks.

I’ll start Monday.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I look too good naked. "

love this but not too sure it would go down well, unless it was an interview to be a stripper

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Like to work long hours and take no holidays."

That would be a lie for me though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I look too good naked.

love this but not too sure it would go down well, unless it was an interview to be a stripper"

I’m a naked butler

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My weaknesses is my strength

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"In an interview recently someone genuinely said they had bad time keeping in their presentation!

It's not a question I personally ask. My positive/weekness is that I care too much, and it occasionally makes it difficult for me not to take things personally. But on the other hand it makes me passionate about my job. "

I hate the question, but I do like your reply.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Over-delivering.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't had an interview in 40 years, being headhunted removes all that ballache

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Usually say I find it hard to say no "

This is a good answer

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I look too good naked.

love this but not too sure it would go down well, unless it was an interview to be a stripper

I’m a naked butler "

I'll hire you, damn I can't afford a butler, payment in kind?

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"Rejection.

Thanks.

I’ll start Monday. "

That's clever

Here an answer. Positive weakness

I'm not the one asking the questions or that I don't have the force with me today these are the drones. Your looking for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To kind and careing for my own good whare my heart on my sleeve

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Usually say I find it hard to say no "
i need a refund then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I look too good naked.

love this but not too sure it would go down well, unless it was an interview to be a stripper

I’m a naked butler

I'll hire you, damn I can't afford a butler, payment in kind? "

I accept creme eggs as payment

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive.

My inability to say no to any request from my boss.

A

*absoulute bullshit of course but it's been said to me when Ive been interviewing someone."
I take it they didn't get the job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can and will freak if I can’t finish a job properly even if it takes a little longer

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Rejection.

Thanks.

I’ll start Monday. "

I actually really like this answer, not sure I would dare say it. Maybe after I've said a serious answer I would follow it up with this.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I look too good naked.

love this but not too sure it would go down well, unless it was an interview to be a stripper

I’m a naked butler

I'll hire you, damn I can't afford a butler, payment in kind?

I accept creme eggs as payment "

Deal!!!

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By *ohndownjonesMan
over a year ago

Greater London/Devon

The interviewer is looking for your ability to highlight an area that needs improvement. Then looking for you to say that you are aware of it. And have done X Y and Z to improve it.

For example. I used to find it hard to Delegate because I want it done right. But I know I do this. So now I take the time to coach and support my co workers so they can do what’s required. This helps them develop. Me demonstrate my skills in leadership and long term allows me to have more time for my tasks.

Sorry for the long response

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look for something in the job description where you need experience or skills (something that isn't pivotal to the role) and use that as your weakness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look for something in the job description where you need experience or skills (something that isn't pivotal to the role) and use that as your weakness. "
tricky tactics i like it

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Forget all this nosence here just show them any of your pics here they would be no more questions

Its case of your hired .

But lot of good serriouse answers

Here too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you for all your answers, some really good answers, and some I would love to use but wouldn't dare.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always say that I am too self critical

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Say i often get my tits out but the fellas usually run thru the door if i do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I answer any question honestly asked no matter how shit or clichéd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My dentist says iv a tiny mouth so good news i dont talk much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a perfectionist (or i was!) and used to think that was a strength.. It took. Me a long time to see it was actually a weakness and definitely holding me back

My other weakeness is definitely being vulnerable... I'm very much a closed, impenetrable book.. But i do have a nice title page now and a good intro it amazing how liberating it is, when you are able to be transparent... I try to practice daily

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By *itygamesMan
over a year ago

UK

i try every week as hard as i can to get the gravy right without any lumps for my sunday roast

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

I struggle with inactivity, I need to be kept busy otherwise I can feel bored or unfilled

Total BS of course but it works lol

P

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you for your replies. Some really useful pointers and answers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My inabilty to respect authority.

Respect has to be earned.

This may be why I am unemployable!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I’d say I travel well and if they had an office in Scotland how soon would they want me there

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Can be impulsive BUT good at making quick decisions when it's necessary

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By *ill1966Man
over a year ago

Swindon

My weakness is my compassion, seen by many as a weakness, but it’s strength

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By *nSeeNMan
over a year ago

Z'ha'dum


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive."

Just say something like, I alway want to do everything my self but over the years I've realised that I can't to everything, I've have learned to trust others to do the job as well as me and now happy to delegate only stepping in when they require my help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a perfectionist and I insist on punctuality.

Both are positive “faults”.

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By *yes146Man
over a year ago

London / Bournemouth

My weakness is that I'm my biggest critic, alway striving to improve.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Penis. They might walk in one day to me bent over the copier.. it's important to be honest about these things.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Penis. They might walk in one day to me bent over the copier.. it's important to be honest about these things."

HR will see you now x

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

I sometimes take criticism to heart, and have trouble taking compliments, preferring to pass them onto my hardworking team.

Why yes, I can start on Monday.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I hate that question in fact I hate job interviews I hope I never have to go to another.

If I did I'd have to tell them my weaknesses included not tolerating fools and an ability to see through stupid questions at interviews when I damn well knew they'd either made their mind up as soon as I entered the room, already had an internal applicant lined up and were just following procedure or were following some stupid point based system so the job would go to the highest scorer rather than the best person for it.

I reckon that would adequately demonstrate both my suitability for an HR role and my knowledge of interview procedure

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"The interviewer is looking for your ability to highlight an area that needs improvement. Then looking for you to say that you are aware of it. And have done X Y and Z to improve it.

For example. I used to find it hard to Delegate because I want it done right. But I know I do this. So now I take the time to coach and support my co workers so they can do what’s required. This helps them develop. Me demonstrate my skills in leadership and long term allows me to have more time for my tasks.

Sorry for the long response "

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

This is why I’m glad I’ve never had a job interview or had to produce a CV.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

There are a few answers to this that you could use, but as stated above the employer wants a problem/solution answer.

Get bogged down in detail/learned to step back and evaluate.

Took on too much/completed coaching or mentoring to help delegate.

Overworked/learned better time management.

If you can find something like this and relate it to a previous job as well as how you overcame it you should be good.

Personally it took me a long time to learn how to be diplomatic. I have always been pretty fearless when it comes to communicating face to face in a work environment, which hasn't always gone well for me. People love you being honest ad long as its not with them...

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I've been to very few (none) interviews where the interview panel is prepared to answer the same question in connection with their organisation. In fact most of them take it as a negative that I want to understand that their organisation is aware of its weaknesses and is taking steps to improve on them. It's almost as if I should just shut up and accept the way they are without question.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"I've been to very few (none) interviews where the interview panel is prepared to answer the same question in connection with their organisation. In fact most of them take it as a negative that I want to understand that their organisation is aware of its weaknesses and is taking steps to improve on them. It's almost as if I should just shut up and accept the way they are without question."

Now that is asserting dominance..

Interviewer: do you have any questions?

Interviewee: yes, as an organisation what do you see as your weaknesses and what are you currently doing to overcome them?

Interviewer: .....

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I've been to very few (none) interviews where the interview panel is prepared to answer the same question in connection with their organisation. In fact most of them take it as a negative that I want to understand that their organisation is aware of its weaknesses and is taking steps to improve on them. It's almost as if I should just shut up and accept the way they are without question.

Now that is asserting dominance..

Interviewer: do you have any questions?

Interviewee: yes, as an organisation what do you see as your weaknesses and what are you currently doing to overcome them?

Interviewer: ....."

.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive."

I reply with, "I am generally a nice person with a desire for projects to succeed. I often find myself going above and beyond to meet clients requirements. Often to my own negative enumeration. But always apologise when 'no' is the only answer"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I haven't had an interview in 40 years, being headhunted removes all that ballache "

Only 16 years for me, if you don't include the fake one about 14 years ago where we all had to reapply for our jobs so they could get rid of some deadwood.

Work for myself now so hopefully never again.

Mr

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By *r laidbackMan
over a year ago

London & New Brighton


"You know when you are asked in a job interview "what is your weakness", how do you reply?

Obviously you don't want to put yourself down so you need to be able to say a weakness but make it into a positive."

Use psychology on them... "I feel my weakness is not thinking I've done enough, i mean i always want to see if i can do more, make it better, when really i should just believe, I've done my best and thats all anyone should ever ask of me" see what i did there

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