Linda Raynier What if your weakness is much more general/open. I truly believe my weakness is encountering a process that I lack adequate knowledge to handle without assistance. It seems like a strength for a weakness after you described what weaknesses are not. Now I am questing if it's an appropriate response to this interview question.
Don't be nervous for an interview. Just study up on the company, have confidence, know your work history, recall stories, relate your work history to the job, have questions to ask at the end. If you don't get it, so be it. Don't take it personal. Life's too short and the world is chaos. Just be happy. Keep plugging away.
I watched almost all of your videos to prepare for my very first job interview. The interviewer asked me this question and I answered it according to what you had suggested and she nodded her head, and even said she agreed with me! My first ever interview went really well because of you, and the best part?? I GOT THE JOB!! Thank you so much for making all these videos. It really helps!
I changed two jobs in last 1 and half year and I refer to Linda's videos both the time. they asked me this question and the best answer I came up with is, " For me it is very hard to say NO, I want to explore more and learn more so every time my teammates asks for a favor I tend to say yes and always end up with more responsibilities, that also one of the reason I am quite efficient now with time management and apart from that I get chance to work with the teammate, get to know the person" I think it is a great answer.
I usually just patch things up by saying my weakness is I can get a little scatterbrained because I'm usually handling many tasks at the same time. I always follow it with a solution, such as "--which is why I'm always keeping meticulous notes and constantly updating my agendas; it keeps me on top of things."
"My weakness is that in situations when there's a deadline i tend to want things done quickly and efficiently" that sounds a lot like a strength in disguise. Same as saying "my weakness is that i'm a perfectionist"
I am having a mock job interview as an assignment next week and I am going to say this: "Well, I used to have some problems with properly communicating with others because I was a shy and enclosed person. For example, I would be nervous when presenting a project to a group of people, or meeting new people. I have grown to learn and develop my improved communication skills over the span of my middle school years until now while experiencing times when I am speaking with strangers or even larger groups of people. Now I feel as if I still have very minor problems with communication, such as minor stuttering but I feel like I can learn to fix it."
David Wallace: What are your strengths? Michael: Well let me tell you my weaknesses first. I work too hard, I I care too much, and sometimes I can be too invested in my job. David Wallace: And you strengths? Michael: Well my weaknesses actually are my strengths.
Hi Linda, when I was applying for my first job back in 2018 it was because of your videos why I got hired. I have a job interview tomorrow and I am rewatching your videos! Thank you so much for all that you do!
03:04 - Brainstorm and make a list of your past and current concerns that you have about yourself. 03:29 - Highlight the weaknesses that tend to occur only in a certain context or situation. It's not something that happens all the time. 03:49 - Pick 1 current and 1 past weakness and develop individual stories for each.
I've watched your two videos so far and based on among all the other videos I've watched on interview, yours is far superior and clear and precise to the point of importance. Thank you so much.
Hey I got a virtual interview on Monday and I’m wondering for how long did you do your interview ? They told me it’s an hour virtual interview over the phone and I’m like an hour ? 😟😖😖😖
Good god, i have a virtual interview the day after tomorrow. I'm terrified of somehow fucking up by not knowing how to navigate the call.. It'll be on Microsoft Teams and i never used this thing before
Apple Chai exactly what I be thinking too! Who is the best convincing liar or story teller... NOT I HAHA BUT now I will be with this helpful cheat sheet lol
so true. it's sad that you are not judged on your experience but rather on how you look and the interviewer's personal feelings towards you. I have heard managers saying "I like the way she talked" or "she appears to be a very nice person." We all have to hope that they like us not our experiences.
I agree dude. Every time I do these I'm like... dude... I've worked for Walmart for 8 years.... I press 2 buttons on a machine and put money in it and I talk to customers about things an Xbox or a chair can do. A time I did something as a team, "Hey Fred can you help me lift this for one second?"
This is the best RUclips channel for someone who are preparing herself/himself for an interview. I like that she wrote concrete answers for it and make understandable the answers.
In a situation where I get to learn new things I have tended to ask many doubts this made me appear extra enthusiastic . As a result I have learned to research first and started asking valid doubts. And this helped a lot for me and my team members too..
I am practicing for an interview for entrance into a Sonography program. I took your advice and formulated a weakness "area for growth". I need to know if my answer will hinder me from getting into the program because I am being too honest or if it would help me shine bright and win the interviewers over.... This is what I am thinking about using for my weakness question. In the past, learning and retaining new material was a challenge for me. I did not always make the grades I knew I could make. Given that I noticed this was such a challenge for me, I decided to change the way I studied new and challenging material. Thanks to those changes I could study in a way that worked for me. Learning and retaining information became more natural because I had a better understanding of how to process new information. As a result, I started making A’s in classes I once struggled in, while helping those around me who once struggled with new material also. I am proud to say that I look forward to learning new and challenging material know.
I realize this question was posted 2yrs ago but I wanted to take a moment to comment on your acknowledgement of sometimes "being too honest". I TOTALLY understand that struggle bug after reading your post, I think you sort of answered your question yourself without even realizing it. You gave me some amazing insight anyway! :-) I think it is not only acceptable but I think it's admirable to admit a shortcoming that could prove to be detrimental to a job, just as long as you have processed it. What I mean is you have acknowledged the weakness, you have analyzed it, and you have brought about a solution that has proven to successfully turn your weakness into a strength! AWESOME!
Linda, I just interviewed this week using your strategy. It worked like a charm. I felt very comfortable and authentic using it and the interviewers responded well to my answer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your VERY PRACTICAL EXPERTISE!
Very helpful advice. Summary of the good advice: A weakness is not a personality trait. A weakness is not a strength in disguise. A weakness is situational, it's something you are aware of and you've taken steps to address it. Example: "When I have a problem that warrants urgent attention I like to address it quickly. It was pointed out to me by a coworker once that I had a tendency to send an email and then show up at their desk 10 minutes later. I'm pretty sure I adopted that habit from my manager actually." How did you fix it? "I found the '!' button on outlook and if I need something quickly I'll give a little information about why it's important and I started following what I call the 30% rule, which is I try to estimate when I need something by and then I give an estimate that is 30% shorter than that, and most times I'll get it by the time I need it." Exercises @ 3:16 Template: When ______ situation comes up at work, I tend to _________. Follow with a story.
I like how you framed the weakness as a transient quality that only comes up in certain situations instead of an always occurring character trait, because it really is only temporary. When you recognize it and takes steps to improve, it’s no longer a problem 👍
your commentary on having a personal brand pretty much nails it! Thanks for such a great overall understanding of how to sell yourself via storytelling and confidence in who we are, what we have to offer, and getting past the "oh, I don't have any experience for this job"
My english ability may be biggest proplem at this moment, however that is a temporary proplem, I definetely will try my best to improve my english as fast as possible Thanks for making this video, it is very useful with me Good job
Perfect timing to find your channel Linda. I'm rejoining the work force after 10 years at home raising children. I'm terrible at interviews and terrified to say the least. Thank you for the valuable tips. 🙂
I’m going with “In the past I have given too much responsibility to junior staff. In one example they were overloaded with work, and did not get the job done right. I have worked to resolve this issue by making myself more available to my team, and letting them know they can feel comfortable approaching me about things they are not confident in doing.” Even though I am not applying for a management role, I think I’m using this.
I stumbled on this video 2 hours before my interview, and I'm glad I did. It helped me with my responses to the panel of interviewers, I'm so excited and hopeful. I look forward to coming back with great news that I got the job. You're doing an amazing job, please don't stop. Your tips are clear and practical... Thank you for all the tips.
I feel that I'm so lucky to see your channel right before I have an interview for the job that I really want. I love the way you encourage the viewers a lot. Thank you so much for your ultimately useful videos. Love to see more of your videos in the field.
This reminds me of STAR. Have your STAR stories ready for your interview. STAR is Situation, Task, Action, Result. A situation about a task, what action you took and what was the result.
Being honest about your weaknesses will put you in a place to take fewer punches and minimize being knocked off your path to success. Taking on the challenges of life, business, work, health, and family means you will have to take and throw a lot of punches. Thank you!
I'm going to take an interview tomorrow, and that job is actually my dream job. I do hope I can land the offer!! Thanks for all your videos, which are really helpful!! Wish myself good luck!! :)
I have an interview in about an hour from now and hadn't done one in like 3 years so I wanted to refresh my mind on some of the hardest questions they are. Thanks because these videos are helping
I once said in an interview that my weakness is that i have handwriting like a Doctor and it's dreadful. the interviewer looked at me and said my mom is a Doctor and i just laughed out LOUD " Said sorry for laughing " then the other 3 people Laughed... I got the job purely on that i think lol
Good point Also some professional recruiter advice me that when you get ask questions, NOT necessarily your answers have to be "work related " when you haven't been in that scenario. You have to set your mind in -what you would do in that situation? Or -give answers in personal matters. There are plenty candidates out there, like you mentioned, without experience or not familiar in that area. The idea is to provide YOUR CORRECT engaging, actions to solve a problem...if we are talking about more advanced/senior knowledge is way different. Be realistic and embrace your capability to learn something new
My last interview I was asked what my weaknesses were. I looked at him and told him, "the best way to know my weaknesses would be to contact a former supervisor". (As far as I am concerned, they are the best ones to ask that lame question.) BTW, the guy interviewing me laughed when I told him that. And he even offered me the job!
I am a hard worker which means I don’t always take breaks or stand around talking to my coworkers. And I am a perfectionist which means I am more thorough and therefore take longer than my coworkers that don’t pay attention or don’t care. So I might look slow and unsociable, even though I’m probably doing more work than them ( which makes me tired and a bit resentful). So these may not just be “strengths” but perceived weaknesses.
❓WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS? 👩💭"Sometimes I can be overly critical of my own work. In the past, I have spent a good amount of time proofreading everything to ensure that it was perfect. Now I have learned to trust my instincts and not spend so much time obsessing over the little things. That may delay a project." 👩💭"My primary weakness in the workplace surrounds my technical abilities. I consider myself a beginner level user in Excel, so I have decided to start a course this fall to expand on those skills."
Hiring managers and HR are tired of hearing strength in disguise. That used to work in 80's. Then I still hear some managers still advise some interns to use that strategy. I just heard that last week from my superior to give an advice to the outgoing intern using strength in disguise. I did not say anything to ruin my future. Good luck to that intern Your video is very helpful. We do show our weakness without hurting ourselves. Getting advice from you will do well on the interview 99%. It will not work on my supervisor and those people still live in the 80's. Thumbs up and subscribe
I don't mean to be rude but your answers are incredibly lengthy and I'm not sure how to shorten the answer in order to not sound robot or like I am repeating the answers.
I had this question before and I got "C-" in my interview and felt like, I have been thrown under the bus! But now, I know how to tackle this question! Thank you Linda for your advice and your strategies to over come this twisted and confusing question!
Hi Linda! This is not only the most difficult, its the most important question to be asked. A friend of mine added if the interviewer ask this question. She stated to reply such as: "Glad that you asked that question!" So in turns the employer not on themselves, but on you. Thanks Linda for one of many great videos!
I wish I had discovered your videos BEFORE I interviewed this week! They are very helpful and offer practical advice and tips that would have greatly helped me during my interviews. In addition, they are very well done - great job!
Also if anyone is asked to give a weakness & strength in the same question it helps to start with the weakness. It shows that you embraced the difficult question / challenge first while also ensuring that the last thing the employer heard was something positive about you
Here's the perfect answer to "What are your weaknesses"...... "I don't feel I have any weaknesses, but at the same time I understand that there is always room for improvement!"
Rehearse your lines before you go. I don't think short answers help your case. I understand what you mean, I have headaches because my heart beats rises. But rehearsals helped me feel prepared
I really like your video Linda. It showed me what I shouldn´t have answered in past job interviews. In addition, Your previous video tips of Tell us about your self opened my eyes and let me know also what were the right answers. Greetings form Mexico. Keep in touch.
Thank you for making this video and laying out how to talk about weaknesses constructively and fairly. It used to be that whenever I had a job interview, I'd hope this was one of the last questions the interviewer asked. Talking about my flaws used to make me feel ashamed of my mistakes and guilty about my inadequacies, so this question was a turning point in every interview. My attitude became, 'I'm a screw-up, I don't deserve this interview, and I'm wasting this person's time,' so I hoped for the chance to answer other questions before this one. With your advice, I think I can improve the way I answer this question and the impact it has on my attitude. Thanks again.
Think about a time you were criticized. It's hard for a strong minded person to notice their own weakness. Use that person's criticism of you or your work at any time in your life tell that story and tell how that criticism fuels you to kick but every day. Mamba style
I've watched several RUclips channels about the same topic but your explanation and examples have made this more clear for me. Thank you, from 2 years in the future.
Hello Linda, I must say this is the best answer I have ever had regarding any interview. I was always torn apart as to which is truly a more logical and reasonable answer. I will be using this in the future. You are very clear, passionate, articulate and straight to the point. Thank you indeed! :)
My answer: We all have weakness and I am no exception. I get annoyed with people who do not keep their appointments. I also get annoyed when my boys do not take their career and family seriously. For instance I get annoyed when one fine morning I receive a call from one of my boys that he is not coming to office today especially when you having an important task to be accomplished for presenting in the meeting. This makes me to do the task all over again at the 11th hour requesting my boss to delay the meeting for 2 hrs. So now I have learnt not to depend on anyone and always have a back up plan for the same to avert the situation. Thanks, Regards.
THANK YOU. You saved me. I have an interview in 2 hours for a customer service position and I almost decided my example for this question would be that I am overly ambitious with my work - not a good example at all because it says nothing about how I will work with clients in the work place.
extremely wordy and long winded over rehearsed responses. Simplify your answers. An interviewer wants to meet the "real" you, not a well rehearsed scripted studied and prepared response.
Right, but rehearsed answer also shows that you care about this position. I mean you put efforts into important things. Second, your answer must be well rehearsed instead of memorized. We tend to confuse the two
Thank you for addressing this question. I am very happy to finally get good and solid information on how to address the "weakness" question. Your explanation is very open and sounds very much accountable and confident that I would be a person that is always open to improving my professional development.
i have so many terrible and chronic weaknesses. i'm slow and don't have a sense of urgency, therefore I'm terrible at time management and organization of tasks. I'm also forgetful. Sometimes i'm very attentive, but i feel like i'm mostly floating in space. I procrastinate SOOOOO much and I'm late 90% of the time. I'm also kind of awkward and can't speak well. I am not good at making others feel comfortable especially when I'm intimidated or unfamiliar with others. did I mention I procrastinate? A LOT? *sigh* i feel like crying in the corner of a dark cave... i never got great grades... my peak was in elementary and middle school and then it got worse later in high school and horrible in college... and now i'm older than everyone and have nothing going for me
Your work in this channel is extraordinary, I was searching for some videos for a friend that is searching for a job. I have never seen such a concise and direct way to improve.
I knew there's a reason why I woke up in the middle of night. It's for me to go on RUclips and see your videos. Golly! I have an interview coming up on Monday. This really helps. 😉
Since then I know my weakness I'm too perfectionist 😔 coz I'm afraid to get in trouble and I want everything to be perfect, in organize and everything is well done
1:30 I love you so much! I thought I was the only one who thought like that. All of the other videos told me to say “I work to hard” or “iam a perfectionist”
Thanks! I was just watching one of your videos on Linkedin had no idea you have a youtube channel. I have an interview today for a Help Desk position that will be a new career field for me. Thanks again because I feel more confident after watchin your videos.
What are Your Weaknesses? - Sample Answer // Please let me know if you felt this video helped!
Yes, I have understood how to handle this question. Thank you.
Very well put together. Its a good one and I am sure it will surely help out
Linda Raynier What if your weakness is much more general/open.
I truly believe my weakness is encountering a process that I lack adequate knowledge to handle without assistance.
It seems like a strength for a weakness after you described what weaknesses are not.
Now I am questing if it's an appropriate response to this interview question.
Linda Raynier . Thank you for your video. can I tell them my voice it's hard and when am talking they thinking that I'm mad ? Thank you
Its really helping all employers and also you videos are deeply helping Interviewers too.
Don't be nervous for an interview. Just study up on the company, have confidence, know your work history, recall stories, relate your work history to the job, have questions to ask at the end. If you don't get it, so be it. Don't take it personal. Life's too short and the world is chaos. Just be happy. Keep plugging away.
So true! :)
Sorry can u repeat that
Well said.
Mic drop
thank you it made my feel light
I watched almost all of your videos to prepare for my very first job interview. The interviewer asked me this question and I answered it according to what you had suggested and she nodded her head, and even said she agreed with me! My first ever interview went really well because of you, and the best part??
I GOT THE JOB!!
Thank you so much for making all these videos. It really helps!
Carmen Luna Congratulations!
Chuckles...
What did you say Ur weakness in interview ??
Carmen Luna congratulations
Carmen Luna wow that’s amazing ! Congrats
My biggest weakness is finding a good answer to the question of what my biggest weakness is
Me 2 😂😂😂
Me 2🤣🤣🤣
Same here
You seemed to have no trouble saying that. I'd say it's your punctuation.
Lol... genius!!!😁
Who's watching this at 3 am because there's an interview tomorrow? (Or later/ if you sleep that still counts as tomorrow)
明天两点，现在凌晨1，16
Azure Rathalos it’s 4am here in London atm :/
Azure Rathalos I’ve been watching so many videos for hours :/
@@marye3460 best luck to you, 11:40am in kunming. china
45 mins for my interview
I changed two jobs in last 1 and half year and I refer to Linda's videos both the time. they asked me this question and the best answer I came up with is, " For me it is very hard to say NO, I want to explore more and learn more so every time my teammates asks for a favor I tend to say yes and always end up with more responsibilities, that also one of the reason I am quite efficient now with time management and apart from that I get chance to work with the teammate, get to know the person"
I think it is a great answer.
thank you! this captured it perfectly
thank you.
seriously thank you for this
I usually just patch things up by saying my weakness is I can get a little scatterbrained because I'm usually handling many tasks at the same time. I always follow it with a solution, such as "--which is why I'm always keeping meticulous notes and constantly updating my agendas; it keeps me on top of things."
"My weakness is that in situations when there's a deadline i tend to want things done quickly and efficiently" that sounds a lot like a strength in disguise. Same as saying "my weakness is that i'm a perfectionist"
Exactly what I thought😂😂
That’s the point
@@danielalandaverde8557 yeah but i dont see much difference from saying that, than to saying "my weakness is that im a perfectionist "
You can replace that with “when there’s a deadline I tend to work endlessly last minute which is not as efficient had I started earlier”
Bruhhh
Literally read word to word to my hiring manager and she loved what I said. I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU
Whose nervous for tomorrow's interview? I know I do. =/
got interview today thats why I am watching this video lol...
Next Friday, (shivers).
Mein Kaizer I have an interview tomorrow.
me to! lol
I have an interview tomorrow, I'm nervous. I hope I will get a job offer.
I really just hate the whole interview process. 😟
i love the interview process. it helps me evaluate myself and my worth in the world
Hahahahaha
It sucks
Yup. The difficulty makes it very rewarding to succeed tho
@@NomanMustafascientist interview results do not determine your worth.
90% of people here have interview in the following days.
In two hours for me.
lol what are the 10% doing here
Indeed
In 1 hour👀
i had 2 weeks to prepare and its in 2 days
my last interview I answered 'my weakness is how I answer questions in interviews' and I got the job! anything is possible
omg using this lol
omg im freaking using this for tmr's interview lmao
I’m going to use this too. I really hate talking about myself. I just want to be recognized for my worth, not have to sell people on my worth.
I'm thinking about using this because it is so true
lol !;) i think that would make sense!;)))
I am having a mock job interview as an assignment next week and I am going to say this: "Well, I used to have some problems with properly communicating with others because I was a shy and enclosed person. For example, I would be nervous when presenting a project to a group of people, or meeting new people. I have grown to learn and develop my improved communication skills over the span of my middle school years until now while experiencing times when I am speaking with strangers or even larger groups of people. Now I feel as if I still have very minor problems with communication, such as minor stuttering but I feel like I can learn to fix it."
Super Gurll ALLWAsy
Love this
This is perfect for me
Im stealing this...
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David Wallace: What are your strengths?
Michael: Well let me tell you my weaknesses first. I work too hard, I I care too much, and sometimes I can be too invested in my job.
David Wallace: And you strengths?
Michael: Well my weaknesses actually are my strengths.
Thank you for this 😂😂😂😂
Too good!!
I was waiting the employer to said, u are full of bullshit 😂😂
Hi Linda, when I was applying for my first job back in 2018 it was because of your videos why I got hired. I have a job interview tomorrow and I am rewatching your videos! Thank you so much for all that you do!
03:04 - Brainstorm and make a list of your past and current concerns that you have about yourself.
03:29 - Highlight the weaknesses that tend to occur only in a certain context or situation. It's not something that happens all the time.
03:49 - Pick 1 current and 1 past weakness and develop individual stories for each.
I've watched your two videos so far and based on among all the other videos I've watched on interview, yours is far superior and clear and precise to the point of importance. Thank you so much.
It’s 2020 and we’re now doing over the phone interviews due to COVID. So now they can’t see my anxiety yayyy😊
Hey I got a virtual interview on Monday and I’m wondering for how long did you do your interview ? They told me it’s an hour virtual interview over the phone and I’m like an hour ? 😟😖😖😖
@@julianmpia9447 My virtual interview is tomorrow infront of 4 hiring managers 😅😅😅😅 i am so nervous. How did yours go?
Got a phone interview soon and I'm still getting anxiety. 🥴😂
Good god, i have a virtual interview the day after tomorrow. I'm terrified of somehow fucking up by not knowing how to navigate the call.. It'll be on Microsoft Teams and i never used this thing before
it all boils down to who is the most convincing liar and story teller
i'm neither of that and those hiring managers hated me for that
Apple Chai exactly what I be thinking too! Who is the best convincing liar or story teller... NOT I HAHA BUT now I will be with this helpful cheat sheet lol
so true. it's sad that you are not judged on your experience but rather on how you look and the interviewer's personal feelings towards you. I have heard managers saying "I like the way she talked" or "she appears to be a very nice person." We all have to hope that they like us not our experiences.
Sweet Kay Totally agree with you
Sweet Kay -- my thoughts precisely.
I agree dude. Every time I do these I'm like... dude... I've worked for Walmart for 8 years.... I press 2 buttons on a machine and put money in it and I talk to customers about things an Xbox or a chair can do. A time I did something as a team, "Hey Fred can you help me lift this for one second?"
This is the best RUclips channel for someone who are preparing herself/himself for an interview. I like that she wrote concrete answers for it and make understandable the answers.
In a situation where I get to learn new things I have tended to ask many doubts this made me appear extra enthusiastic . As a result I have learned to research first and started asking valid doubts. And this helped a lot for me and my team members too..
I am practicing for an interview for entrance into a Sonography program. I took your advice and formulated a weakness "area for growth". I need to know if my answer will hinder me from getting into the program because I am being too honest or if it would help me shine bright and win the interviewers over.... This is what I am thinking about using for my weakness question.
In the past, learning and retaining new material was a challenge for me. I did not always make the grades I knew I could make. Given that I noticed this was such a challenge for me, I decided to change the way I studied new and challenging material. Thanks to those changes I could study in a way that worked for me. Learning and retaining information became more natural because I had a better understanding of how to process new information. As a result, I started making A’s in classes I once struggled in, while helping those around me who once struggled with new material also. I am proud to say that I look forward to learning new and challenging material know.
I think that was a great answer
@rodreka tolbert please help me i need to get As aswell please help me on how to change my study ways
That’s a perfect answer.
I realize this question was posted 2yrs ago but I wanted to take a moment to comment on your acknowledgement of sometimes "being too honest". I TOTALLY understand that struggle bug after reading your post, I think you sort of answered your question yourself without even realizing it. You gave me some amazing insight anyway! :-) I think it is not only acceptable but I think it's admirable to admit a shortcoming that could prove to be detrimental to a job, just as long as you have processed it. What I mean is you have acknowledged the weakness, you have analyzed it, and you have brought about a solution that has proven to successfully turn your weakness into a strength! AWESOME!
I've watched dozens of videos and you are by far the best. Real examples and helps. Thank you.
Maria Kenny I am not sure how much you want to make sure you are doing a lot more fun
Linda, I just interviewed this week using your strategy. It worked like a charm. I felt very comfortable and authentic using it and the interviewers responded well to my answer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your VERY PRACTICAL EXPERTISE!
Very helpful advice.
Summary of the good advice:
A weakness is not a personality trait.
A weakness is not a strength in disguise.
A weakness is situational, it's something you are aware of and you've taken steps to address it.
Example: "When I have a problem that warrants urgent attention I like to address it quickly. It was pointed out to me by a coworker once that I had a tendency to send an email and then show up at their desk 10 minutes later. I'm pretty sure I adopted that habit from my manager actually." How did you fix it? "I found the '!' button on outlook and if I need something quickly I'll give a little information about why it's important and I started following what I call the 30% rule, which is I try to estimate when I need something by and then I give an estimate that is 30% shorter than that, and most times I'll get it by the time I need it."
Exercises @ 3:16
Template: When ______ situation comes up at work, I tend to _________. Follow with a story.
I like how you framed the weakness as a transient quality that only comes up in certain situations instead of an always occurring character trait, because it really is only temporary. When you recognize it and takes steps to improve, it’s no longer a problem 👍
your commentary on having a personal brand pretty much nails it! Thanks for such a great overall understanding of how to sell yourself via storytelling and confidence in who we are, what we have to offer, and getting past the "oh, I don't have any experience for this job"
I have an interview tomorrow and I'm nervous
Watching all your videos sis
Say a prayer for me
Thank you everyone 😍
did u get itt
@@xiaoxun4108 hey yes i got it,thank you a million times, your videos helped a great deal
Who else is watching this video two hours before the interview? 😓
👍👍👍👍
1 hour
-20 Minuten
Did you clear it?
baby tae 😂😂😂here
My english ability may be biggest proplem at this moment, however that is a temporary proplem, I definetely will try my best to improve my english as fast as possible
Thanks for making this video, it is very useful with me
Good job
Perfect timing to find your channel Linda. I'm rejoining the work force after 10 years at home raising children. I'm terrible at interviews and terrified to say the least. Thank you for the valuable tips. 🙂
No words to say.This video just helped me how to answer for a question about weakness.Thankyou Ma'm.
I’m going with “In the past I have given too much responsibility to junior staff. In one example they were overloaded with work, and did not get the job done right. I have worked to resolve this issue by making myself more available to my team, and letting them know they can feel comfortable approaching me about things they are not confident in doing.”
Even though I am not applying for a management role, I think I’m using this.
I wanted to say THANK YOU! I watched your videos in preparation for interviews and they help me land my dream job and a significant pay raise :)
I stumbled on this video 2 hours before my interview, and I'm glad I did. It helped me with my responses to the panel of interviewers, I'm so excited and hopeful. I look forward to coming back with great news that I got the job. You're doing an amazing job, please don't stop. Your tips are clear and practical... Thank you for all the tips.
So did you get the job?
I feel that I'm so lucky to see your channel right before I have an interview for the job that I really want. I love the way you encourage the viewers a lot. Thank you so much for your ultimately useful videos. Love to see more of your videos in the field.
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This reminds me of STAR. Have your STAR stories ready for your interview. STAR is Situation, Task, Action, Result. A situation about a task, what action you took and what was the result.
Being honest about your weaknesses will put you in a place to take fewer punches and minimize being knocked off your path to success. Taking on the challenges of life, business, work, health, and family means you will have to take and throw a lot of punches. Thank you!
I'm going to take an interview tomorrow, and that job is actually my dream job. I do hope I can land the offer!! Thanks for all your videos, which are really helpful!! Wish myself good luck!! :)
Did you get it?
I have an interview in about an hour from now and hadn't done one in like 3 years so I wanted to refresh my mind on some of the hardest questions they are. Thanks because these videos are helping
Hey there, how did it go? Did you get the job?
Going for a series of interviews, having watched some of your videos I feel so confident, thanks for the job well done
Andile Stulo Hope you did well and got the job you love!
Your videos are by far the most helpful! So practical!
I once said in an interview that my weakness is that i have handwriting like a Doctor and it's dreadful. the interviewer looked at me and said my mom is a Doctor and i just laughed out LOUD " Said sorry for laughing " then the other 3 people Laughed... I got the job purely on that i think lol
that's awesome haahaha
Thats awesome ..lol.your cute
well ! you and i 😂😂. First time i am looking at it like that.
bro..you did it maan ahahaha..
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One of my favorite interviews I’ve had because of your fill in the blank weakness question!
This has to be the very best explained suggested answer for this particular interview question I have ever heard AND 40+ years old. THANK YOU!!!
This is one of the best in this genre I hope you to listen to all of your videos and get a new job soon, real soon, this week or next week.
I think you should re-do some of your videos. Such as "What are your weaknesses - Sample Answer *for people with little to no work experience.* "
Good point
Also some professional recruiter advice me that when you get ask questions, NOT necessarily your answers have to be "work related " when you haven't been in that scenario.
You have to set your mind in
-what you would do in that situation? Or
-give answers in personal matters.
There are plenty candidates out there, like you mentioned, without experience or not familiar in that area.
The idea is to provide YOUR CORRECT engaging, actions to solve a problem...if we are talking about more advanced/senior knowledge is way different.
Be realistic and embrace your capability to learn something new
Same 😭
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I have interview in the following days. I'm glad I find this video. Thanks
My last interview I was asked what my weaknesses were. I looked at him and told him, "the best way to know my weaknesses would be to contact a former supervisor". (As far as I am concerned, they are the best ones to ask that lame question.) BTW, the guy interviewing me laughed when I told him that. And he even offered me the job!
I am a hard worker which means I don’t always take breaks or stand around talking to my coworkers. And I am a perfectionist which means I am more thorough and therefore take longer than my coworkers that don’t pay attention or don’t care. So I might look slow and unsociable, even though I’m probably doing more work than them ( which makes me tired and a bit resentful). So these may not just be “strengths” but perceived weaknesses.
❓WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS?
👩💭"Sometimes I can be overly critical of my own work. In the past, I have spent a good amount of time proofreading everything to ensure that it was perfect. Now I have learned to trust my instincts and not spend so much time obsessing over the little things. That may delay a project."
👩💭"My primary weakness in the workplace surrounds my technical abilities. I consider myself a beginner level user in Excel, so I have decided to start a course this fall to expand on those skills."
Thanks the excel one is perfect for me 💜
Perfect Amswer
Lack of confidence 😓
Thank you 🙏
This is good. I can definitely relate to the first one.
Hiring managers and HR are tired of hearing strength in disguise. That used to work in 80's. Then I still hear some managers still advise some interns to use that strategy. I just heard that last week from my superior to give an advice to the outgoing intern using strength in disguise. I did not say anything to ruin my future. Good luck to that intern
Your video is very helpful. We do show our weakness without hurting ourselves. Getting advice from you will do well on the interview 99%. It will not work on my supervisor and those people still live in the 80's.
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I don't mean to be rude but your answers are incredibly lengthy and I'm not sure how to shorten the answer in order to not sound robot or like I am repeating the answers.
skylar watkins true. Might bore the interviewer . But yet again. I got an interview in like 4 hours soooo
the following user says it is not an option
Better to write it down rephrase yourself
If you come across as a robot you'll surely get the job
Practice first so that you can come up with ways to make your answer concise.
I have an interview tomorrow and will come back with an update saying i got the job!
Hey there, how was the interview? Did you get it?
I had this question before and I got "C-" in my interview and felt like, I have been thrown under the bus! But now, I know how to tackle this question! Thank you Linda for your advice and your strategies to over come this twisted and confusing question!
Hi Linda! This is not only the most difficult, its the most important question to be asked. A friend of mine added if the interviewer ask this question. She stated to reply such as: "Glad that you asked that question!" So in turns the employer not on themselves, but on you. Thanks Linda for one of many great videos!
I wish I had discovered your videos BEFORE I interviewed this week! They are very helpful and offer practical advice and tips that would have greatly helped me during my interviews. In addition, they are very well done - great job!
Thanks for your help. This video helps me a lot for my interviews.
I used this strategy in an interview today and it worked out so well. Thanks for all your great videos & advice! :)
Also if anyone is asked to give a weakness & strength in the same question it helps to start with the weakness. It shows that you embraced the difficult question / challenge first while also ensuring that the last thing the employer heard was something positive about you
Amanda DeNardo that's great! I love this! Glad to hear it worked well for you!
thanks @amanda denardo
*Great advice Amanda!* 👍
Amanda DeNardo good job :)
This helped a whole lot. I'm praying I get this job I'm after.
Here's the perfect answer to "What are your weaknesses"......
"I don't feel I have any weaknesses, but at the same time I understand that there is always room for improvement!"
Andy Cordova nice ty
Andy Cordova , good one
you should make your own videos dude
wow! good job
Thanks this really helped an im so nervous cuz i have my interview today 🙄
Is there any short answer or short sentence? The longer I talk the more I get mistakes.
"I'm actually a very organized person, but you can't always tell from looking at my desk."
Rehearse your lines before you go. I don't think short answers help your case. I understand what you mean, I have headaches because my heart beats rises. But rehearsals helped me feel prepared
The more you talk, the less they notice
Same here..✋
HomelessOnline that’s a good one :)
I really like your video Linda. It showed me what I shouldn´t have answered in past job interviews. In addition, Your previous video tips of Tell us about your self opened my eyes and let me know also what were the right answers. Greetings form Mexico. Keep in touch.
_"What are Your Weaknesses?"_
I am extremely tolerant of cretinous questions.
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And the interviewer shall disregard you
So what if the intervpervert disreguards you why work for an asshole.
Hell yeah
I have the same thought, but am working on ways to convey my distaste for that question without torpedoing my chances of getting hired.
Thank you Linda Raynier. I watched many of your videos before my recent job interview. And I got the job using much of the advice that you had given.
Thank you for making this video and laying out how to talk about weaknesses constructively and fairly. It used to be that whenever I had a job interview, I'd hope this was one of the last questions the interviewer asked. Talking about my flaws used to make me feel ashamed of my mistakes and guilty about my inadequacies, so this question was a turning point in every interview. My attitude became, 'I'm a screw-up, I don't deserve this interview, and I'm wasting this person's time,' so I hoped for the chance to answer other questions before this one. With your advice, I think I can improve the way I answer this question and the impact it has on my attitude. Thanks again.
Thanks Linda for your support👍
Watching this bc I have an interview tomorrow and I’m nervous bc I really need this job 😩
Linda, You are well polished, and present a professional appearance! Thank you for the information!
B H Linda is amazing!
Think about a time you were criticized. It's hard for a strong minded person to notice their own weakness. Use that person's criticism of you or your work at any time in your life tell that story and tell how that criticism fuels you to kick but every day. Mamba style
What is my good weakness? You, Linda.
I love de way u encourage us... All de best nd thanks ✋✋
I've watched several RUclips channels about the same topic but your explanation and examples have made this more clear for me. Thank you, from 2 years in the future.
Hello Linda, I must say this is the best answer I have ever had regarding any interview. I was always torn apart as to which is truly a more logical and reasonable answer. I will be using this in the future. You are very clear, passionate, articulate and straight to the point. Thank you indeed! :)
Carol Berlin I'm so glad you found this useful! You're welcome, let me know how it goes!
Hey Linda, I will let you know how it goes! :)
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My answer: We all have weakness and I am no exception. I get annoyed with people who do not keep their appointments. I also get annoyed when my boys do not take their career and family seriously. For instance I get annoyed when one fine morning I receive a call from one of my boys that he is not coming to office today especially when you having an important task to be accomplished for presenting in the meeting. This makes me to do the task all over again at the 11th hour requesting my boss to delay the meeting for 2 hrs. So now I have learnt not to depend on anyone and always have a back up plan for the same to avert the situation. Thanks, Regards.
I'm now my own boss , interviews have always been my weakness
THANK YOU. You saved me. I have an interview in 2 hours for a customer service position and I almost decided my example for this question would be that I am overly ambitious with my work - not a good example at all because it says nothing about how I will work with clients in the work place.
extremely wordy and long winded over rehearsed responses. Simplify your answers. An interviewer wants to meet the "real" you, not a well rehearsed scripted studied and prepared response.
Right, but rehearsed answer also shows that you care about this position. I mean you put efforts into important things. Second, your answer must be well rehearsed instead of memorized. We tend to confuse the two
@A Thank youuuuuu 👍
Thank you so much, Ms. Linda, for your beneficial advice.
Interviewer: What are your weaknesses?
Expected response: I am pathetically submissive and will be your personal slave and whipping boy.
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Thank you for addressing this question. I am very happy to finally get good and solid information on how to address the "weakness" question. Your explanation is very open and sounds very much accountable and confident that I would be a person that is always open to improving my professional development.
i have so many terrible and chronic weaknesses. i'm slow and don't have a sense of urgency, therefore I'm terrible at time management and organization of tasks. I'm also forgetful. Sometimes i'm very attentive, but i feel like i'm mostly floating in space. I procrastinate SOOOOO much and I'm late 90% of the time. I'm also kind of awkward and can't speak well. I am not good at making others feel comfortable especially when I'm intimidated or unfamiliar with others. did I mention I procrastinate? A LOT? *sigh* i feel like crying in the corner of a dark cave... i never got great grades... my peak was in elementary and middle school and then it got worse later in high school and horrible in college... and now i'm older than everyone and have nothing going for me
Sounds like me.
K Julieeya Wow. It's like you read my mind or something.
how can i convince other very smart lookin people to hire me when i wouldnt even hire myself?
Don't feel bad about yourself. I have had the same struggles. Maybe get some counseling or read a self help book. The job placement office may help u.
Something to work on...practice interviews with yr family?
No video for what are your strengths. But is the easier half of the question. Thank you for your video.
Your work in this channel is extraordinary, I was searching for some videos for a friend that is searching for a job. I have never seen such a concise and direct way to improve.
Hi Lynda, what about a video on "what are your strenghts?"
Maria Chechi for your time in my case I need to get back with you
Thanks. Your approached to answering this question was solid and insightful
What are your weaknesses?
I'm not good at interviews.
I knew there's a reason why I woke up in the middle of night. It's for me to go on RUclips and see your videos. Golly! I have an interview coming up on Monday. This really helps. 😉
Lurker Linda’s brilliant!
Since then I know my weakness
I'm too perfectionist 😔 coz I'm afraid to get in trouble and I want everything to be perfect, in organize and everything is well done
1:30 I love you so much! I thought I was the only one who thought like that. All of the other videos told me to say “I work to hard” or “iam a perfectionist”
Man this is tough... Maybe I should just make crystal meth like Heisenberg.. I could be earning serious money and be my own boss
hahahah u made my day
Your biggest weakness is people that don't use meth.
Good one👍😁
HHAHAHAHAHA jusko
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Watching all your videos 4 hours before my appointment
hey there, how did you do on your interview?
Wow. You put a lot of content into your videos. Don't stop. I would be interested to know, what is your weakness?
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Her weakness is that she's too busy to read to your comment to let you know what her weakness is
You probs want something to do with her in a sexual way
@@daivikwadhwani4149 ahaha
Thanks! I was just watching one of your videos on Linkedin had no idea you have a youtube channel. I have an interview today for a Help Desk position that will be a new career field for me. Thanks again because I feel more confident after watchin your videos.
Say "Carbs" then hold your hand up for a high-5 saying "Who's with me?"
Did this - Got the job
Great video, I wish I would have seen this before my last interview...but it’s never too late!
Can I say overthinking would be one of my weaknesses ?
Linda, thanks a million! Highly recommended and extremely interesting and useful
Hi Linda..Nice video,.Can you make a video to answer “Tell me about a time faced conflicts and how did you handle that?? “ ..That would be helpful..
Agreed!