I tend to talk too much when someone asks me a simple question, but I am currently working on it but limiting the amount of words I use in a conversation
@@depression_safezoneSame! I tend to babble on especially when I’m in a panic or I’m trying to be convincing. Working on being more refined with my words
@LiquidSnakeOuterHeavenWell, sometimes people aim hate comments like that to RUclipsr, I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t hate. I thought you were referring to Sindar Elf as bad thing, sorry for assuming
@advicewitherin I spent two days pouring through your videos as I've spent 4 of the last 5 years unemployed. I used your templates for cover letters to apply to a law firm front desk and when I went in for the interview, the boss said they received hundreds of applications for the front desk but he was impressed with my cover letter and resume, and asked if I was interested in being a legal assistant instead! I won't know for sure for at least a week, but even if I don’t get the job, the results of listening to your advice has massively boosted my confidence. Thank you for everything you do!
My best answer I think I gave once. Is that “I tend to take on other peoples emotions. I’m working on not getting too upset if someone is outwardly disappointed in the service they received.” In customer service you don’t want to be getting emotional if someone is yelling at you.
13 years in EMS and I will tell you that the good places to work will actually pass on you if you say that you’re overly critical of things outside your control. This tells them that you are on the short tract to being burned out and that you may develop more problem down the line. A better answer is that “I tend to get focused on learning new things and constantly trying to absorb new information. This is a weakness because I have at times spent to much time in the theoretical world but I am actively looking to put these new studies into practice.” Most places will love this answer as it conveys eagerness to continue your education in the field while also letting them know that you should be open to the rapid changes that happen in this field. I have seen so many best practices go from every needs to be doing this to “um actually this was hurting patient’s,” looking at you epi in cardiac arrest. Had to throw my two cents in on this one, seen good people get pasted up for showing that they may be a risk for early burn out. Now if you want to work at a place like AMR or other private EMS agency that is literally begging for employees they don’t overly care what you answer on any of these questions.
I have always hated this question, because the answer no matter what, is to make up a convincing-sounding lie. The truth is they don't want the real answer to this question, and you don't want to answer it. Anyone still asking this annoying and fruitless question in a job interview is a red flag for me and I won't be working there. Interviewing is a 2-way street.
I always go with balancing my “greatest strength” i.e. I’m always conscious of the balance between being so task oriented and such a people person, gotta make sure we’re finding the right mix and timing for each job. :)
Erin! I wanted to say thank you because I landed my next job thanks to your advice videos! I had a job interview today that I thought went pretty well. Initially they told me I'd hear back next week because there were some more appointments with other candidates. But about an hour after my meeting with them, they called me again to say that they liked me so much during my interview that they wanted to offer me the job!!! I put a lot of the advice you give into practice during my interview, and I just wanted to say thanks so much for creating such valuable content! ❤
Any advice on how to avoid applying to "ghost jobs?" Forbes just put out an article saying that 50% of HR reps admit to posting bogus jobs for various reasons. I feel like I'm just shouting into the void at this point.
I have a few shorts about that! I’ll post another. The best way is to stop applying to jobs online & reach out to companies you want to work for directly.
These videos are great and are very good advice for job interviews...but they highlight how frustrating these things are. It's like you have to translate everything to corporate speech, it's never about being honest or direct. You can be saying the same thing as another candidate but if you make it longer and fancier then it you get the job. In my last job I was pissed at some higher ups because they didn't seem to know what they were doing, and went to search their curriculum online, and the worst they were at their job, the more it was more corporate speech, turning "I made a short film once" into "I challenged myself to produce a high quality short duration movie by directing a small promising team in a chaotic environment following a schedule of product---" you know. Kinda sounds like when I was in high school and didn't know how to answer an essay question so instead I'd try to repeat the question in long complicated words to sound like I was saying something. Meanwhile the person that just had "I worked in XYZ." was the best at the same job function...and made less money than the other one because they had "less qualifications".
I said that I struggled with organizational skills but also that I have learned to work through it by remaining disciplined, such as working out every day, going over what I need to do the next day the day before etc. I certainly focused well on how I improved, would that be a good answer?
Hi, Erin! Thank you for your videos. Especially this on. Ironically when I was in college (in the 2000s) ... I was told in my career class to say something like I'm a perfectionist. Yeah. Not doing that. But what about something like this? I'm quite a direct communicator. And it's come to my attention that some find my directness offensive. I've been working with someone (my therapist ... but I won't say it's my therapist) to perfect it. Noting situations where a bit more of a gentile tone is needed. How's that? I'm Andrew. And ironically this is totally true about me.
Are you kidding, this is my dream interview question, I can rant about my personality defects for hours! In fact, that’s prlly my main problem…I’m a great worker but I can’t get over my imposter syndrome.
How is this one, for applying for a serious job like support worker or carer: "I can be perceived as too friendly. Like I'm not taking things seriously. But I'm aware of this and am working on how I present myself to others at work." Would that work?
Here's a pro tip if you're going to say that you're reading a book or watching a podcast that's not enough you should probably give an example as well from the book or the podcast because if I'm interviewing you I don't think that's going to be sufficient answer I will ask can you give me an example from the book or can you give me an example from the podcast so you should be prepared for that
I'm currently applying for other jobs. My question is, why do they say we do have other candidates looking for a position as well. It makes me nervous and feel like I have to take the offer or walk away.
Could you do something for redundancy? Should I say I was made redundant to my next employer, what do I say in job interviews, can I say I took voluntary redundancy 🤯 HELP!
What about my case (I'm interviewing for Assistant to the Facility Manager): I tend not to make direct eye contact when I'm receiving instructions because it's distracting to me. It's easier for me to retain information by just listening to the person speaking. It's not like I don't look at them at all; but I do look to the side sometimes. I'm aware this might come off as if I'm not paying attention, when it's absolutely the contrary. But I'm working towards changing this behavior as I don't want people thinking I'm not engaging with them
These are really great. I've watched several videos so far, and they also seem really great and I love how you throw in some humor too. I'm curious to know how you might guide someone who is neurodivergent though. Many "weaknesses" can't be improved upon because that is literally how someone's brain might be wired. How would you go about guiding them to help them find and keep a job?
what about saying presenting but it something im always working on .lIke for me i have taken certain courses where i know they present a lot and also internships have also helped me slightly get use to talking and explain my projects to my supervisor. But damn presenting is always a fear of mine something i feel like im always going to continue working on since my anxiety is so bad for it.
I have one question. What if the interviewer would ask me how much money I was making in my previous job? Like, that's something I don't want to say, and I believe that lying about is not the best option. Like, I was making below average, so I wouldn't like to metion, so they don't think they can hire me for the same amount
Do not use the independent line. All I heard was that you like to collaborate so others can do the work for you. My biggest weakness is I lose patience with people who have a defeatist attitude. Some objectives are difficult and it may take more time to figure out a solution. Let's complete what we can and work towards a solution.
If anyone asks this, you probably don't have the job. They will use your response as a reason not to hire you. Most responses are BS and lies and the interviewer knows it. Instead, say -- what a great question! Before I answer, can I ask you to disclose your flaws and weaknesses? I would help me a lot to find out whether I'd fit in with your team. If they say something, just agree and say -- that's my greatest weakness too! What a coincidence. If they won't answer say well, my greatest weakness is understanding why anyone would say they have flaws and shortcomings when the goal is to get hired and tell you my strengths. I suppose others do have some weaknesses but in terms of this job description, I do not and I don't want to make things up as that's not my style.
My answer, as a boomer, would be , “what are you, my psychologist?” I wouldn’t answer, I’d say I don’t have any. And if they didn’t hire me, who cares.
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I tend to talk too much when someone asks me a simple question, but I am currently working on it but limiting the amount of words I use in a conversation
@@depression_safezoneSame! I tend to babble on especially when I’m in a panic or I’m trying to be convincing. Working on being more refined with my words
@LiquidSnakeOuterHeaven Please don’t say this is a hate comment, Erin is my favorite RUclips, don’t spread hate.
@LiquidSnakeOuterHeavenWell, sometimes people aim hate comments like that to RUclipsr, I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t hate. I thought you were referring to Sindar Elf as bad thing, sorry for assuming
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@advicewitherin I spent two days pouring through your videos as I've spent 4 of the last 5 years unemployed. I used your templates for cover letters to apply to a law firm front desk and when I went in for the interview, the boss said they received hundreds of applications for the front desk but he was impressed with my cover letter and resume, and asked if I was interested in being a legal assistant instead! I won't know for sure for at least a week, but even if I don’t get the job, the results of listening to your advice has massively boosted my confidence. Thank you for everything you do!
congrats girl!
did you get the job?
wow, did you get it?
Congrats!!!
My best answer I think I gave once. Is that “I tend to take on other peoples emotions. I’m working on not getting too upset if someone is outwardly disappointed in the service they received.” In customer service you don’t want to be getting emotional if someone is yelling at you.
I literally had a job where I taught IT support. This very fact. This is amazing to hear.
this is the exact answer i thought of giving before coming to this video! thank you for sharing
13 years in EMS and I will tell you that the good places to work will actually pass on you if you say that you’re overly critical of things outside your control. This tells them that you are on the short tract to being burned out and that you may develop more problem down the line. A better answer is that “I tend to get focused on learning new things and constantly trying to absorb new information. This is a weakness because I have at times spent to much time in the theoretical world but I am actively looking to put these new studies into practice.” Most places will love this answer as it conveys eagerness to continue your education in the field while also letting them know that you should be open to the rapid changes that happen in this field. I have seen so many best practices go from every needs to be doing this to “um actually this was hurting patient’s,” looking at you epi in cardiac arrest. Had to throw my two cents in on this one, seen good people get pasted up for showing that they may be a risk for early burn out. Now if you want to work at a place like AMR or other private EMS agency that is literally begging for employees they don’t overly care what you answer on any of these questions.
I have always hated this question, because the answer no matter what, is to make up a convincing-sounding lie.
The truth is they don't want the real answer to this question, and you don't want to answer it.
Anyone still asking this annoying and fruitless question in a job interview is a red flag for me and I won't be working there.
Interviewing is a 2-way street.
Almost everything in dealing with HR, including what Erin says, is lying. Almost everyone has a weakness that disrupts their work efficiency.
That is why I hate dealing with HR. I guess my worse weakness is honesty.
I always go with balancing my “greatest strength” i.e. I’m always conscious of the balance between being so task oriented and such a people person, gotta make sure we’re finding the right mix and timing for each job. :)
i'm going into a round 2 interview on thursday and i'm so excited!
Erin! I wanted to say thank you because I landed my next job thanks to your advice videos!
I had a job interview today that I thought went pretty well. Initially they told me I'd hear back next week because there were some more appointments with other candidates. But about an hour after my meeting with them, they called me again to say that they liked me so much during my interview that they wanted to offer me the job!!!
I put a lot of the advice you give into practice during my interview, and I just wanted to say thanks so much for creating such valuable content! ❤
My weakness is my confidence. I got this. I am selfi critical
I am overweight and said "Chocolate!". Got the job anyways. 😂
Any advice on how to avoid applying to "ghost jobs?" Forbes just put out an article saying that 50% of HR reps admit to posting bogus jobs for various reasons. I feel like I'm just shouting into the void at this point.
I have a few shorts about that! I’ll post another. The best way is to stop applying to jobs online & reach out to companies you want to work for directly.
This came at the perfect time, I have a job interview on Monday!
Hi how did it go
These videos are great and are very good advice for job interviews...but they highlight how frustrating these things are. It's like you have to translate everything to corporate speech, it's never about being honest or direct. You can be saying the same thing as another candidate but if you make it longer and fancier then it you get the job.
In my last job I was pissed at some higher ups because they didn't seem to know what they were doing, and went to search their curriculum online, and the worst they were at their job, the more it was more corporate speech, turning "I made a short film once" into "I challenged myself to produce a high quality short duration movie by directing a small promising team in a chaotic environment following a schedule of product---" you know. Kinda sounds like when I was in high school and didn't know how to answer an essay question so instead I'd try to repeat the question in long complicated words to sound like I was saying something.
Meanwhile the person that just had "I worked in XYZ." was the best at the same job function...and made less money than the other one because they had "less qualifications".
I said that I struggled with organizational skills but also that I have learned to work through it by remaining disciplined, such as working out every day, going over what I need to do the next day the day before etc. I certainly focused well on how I improved, would that be a good answer?
Hi, Erin! Thank you for your videos. Especially this on. Ironically when I was in college (in the 2000s) ... I was told in my career class to say something like I'm a perfectionist. Yeah. Not doing that. But what about something like this? I'm quite a direct communicator. And it's come to my attention that some find my directness offensive. I've been working with someone (my therapist ... but I won't say it's my therapist) to perfect it. Noting situations where a bit more of a gentile tone is needed. How's that? I'm Andrew. And ironically this is totally true about me.
hey erin! just wanna say that i use your advice during my interview and it went well >< thank you for making this kind of video.
You are just amazing! ❤❤❤
Are you kidding, this is my dream interview question, I can rant about my personality defects for hours!
In fact, that’s prlly my main problem…I’m a great worker but I can’t get over my imposter syndrome.
Great great great advice Erin!!
How is this one, for applying for a serious job like support worker or carer: "I can be perceived as too friendly. Like I'm not taking things seriously. But I'm aware of this and am working on how I present myself to others at work."
Would that work?
Here's a pro tip if you're going to say that you're reading a book or watching a podcast that's not enough you should probably give an example as well from the book or the podcast because if I'm interviewing you I don't think that's going to be sufficient answer I will ask can you give me an example from the book or can you give me an example from the podcast so you should be prepared for that
I treat this question as a red flag. No matter what your answer is they will always use it against you.
Thanks Erin! I really need it
Thanks, this was helpful ^_^
Glad it helped!
I'm currently applying for other jobs. My question is, why do they say we do have other candidates looking for a position as well. It makes me nervous and feel like I have to take the offer or walk away.
My biggest weakness is job interviews with ahole HR departments.
Could you do something for redundancy? Should I say I was made redundant to my next employer, what do I say in job interviews, can I say I took voluntary redundancy 🤯 HELP!
very useful video thank you
What about my case (I'm interviewing for Assistant to the Facility Manager): I tend not to make direct eye contact when I'm receiving instructions because it's distracting to me. It's easier for me to retain information by just listening to the person speaking. It's not like I don't look at them at all; but I do look to the side sometimes. I'm aware this might come off as if I'm not paying attention, when it's absolutely the contrary. But I'm working towards changing this behavior as I don't want people thinking I'm not engaging with them
These are really great. I've watched several videos so far, and they also seem really great and I love how you throw in some humor too.
I'm curious to know how you might guide someone who is neurodivergent though. Many "weaknesses" can't be improved upon because that is literally how someone's brain might be wired. How would you go about guiding them to help them find and keep a job?
what about saying presenting but it something im always working on .lIke for me i have taken certain courses where i know they present a lot and also internships have also helped me slightly get use to talking and explain my projects to my supervisor. But damn presenting is always a fear of mine something i feel like im always going to continue working on since my anxiety is so bad for it.
I really hate that the system basically is forcing you to either become, or lie that you are, a workaholic who can't say no.
can you do an example for self critical
girl this video helped me get a job!! tysm!
I’m new here I’m # 522.001 member now!👍🏻
I have one question. What if the interviewer would ask me how much money I was making in my previous job?
Like, that's something I don't want to say, and I believe that lying about is not the best option. Like, I was making below average, so I wouldn't like to metion, so they don't think they can hire me for the same amount
Isn’t this illegal now?
@@msjanine8 I have no clue
In some states, but not all states. HRDive provides a list of which states and localities have a ban on payment history. @@msjanine8
Bryan at A Life After Layoff addresses this in his 4/10/2021 video and in his salary expectations video.
OMG thank you so much. It's indeed a really nice video! Now I know the answer. Have lovely day!@@yvonnepalmquist8676
Really nice.
Do not use the independent line. All I heard was that you like to collaborate so others can do the work for you. My biggest weakness is I lose patience with people who have a defeatist attitude. Some objectives are difficult and it may take more time to figure out a solution. Let's complete what we can and work towards a solution.
If anyone asks this, you probably don't have the job. They will use your response as a reason not to hire you. Most responses are BS and lies and the interviewer knows it. Instead, say -- what a great question! Before I answer, can I ask you to disclose your flaws and weaknesses? I would help me a lot to find out whether I'd fit in with your team. If they say something, just agree and say -- that's my greatest weakness too! What a coincidence. If they won't answer say well, my greatest weakness is understanding why anyone would say they have flaws and shortcomings when the goal is to get hired and tell you my strengths. I suppose others do have some weaknesses but in terms of this job description, I do not and I don't want to make things up as that's not my style.
Great!!!
Actual best answer:
Kryptonite
Something that I've been working on lately is....
I dont answer trick questions
Winning
i'm superman and have no weaknesses
Kryptonite.
"I get on everyone's nerves all the time."
I don't answer that question due to the fact that I intend to take over the world at some point.
I’m a fecal magnet, poor judge of character and you seem like good person to me.
If they knew more about neurodivergent people they'd know being a perfectionist can be extremely bad for the job ahahaha
This is probably good advice but still feels very contrived and... inauthentic. My true weakness is fried chicken why is that wrong to say???
My answer, as a boomer, would be , “what are you, my psychologist?” I wouldn’t answer, I’d say I don’t have any. And if they didn’t hire me, who cares.
None of these weaknesses are good if you’re interviewing for a sales position.
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Why are you so beautiful?
When you move your eyes in the videos...as if WTF...I like it very mucxh! Def. a cutie!
NO ONE COMMENTS THAT ERIN IS A PROFESSIONAL FOXY CHICA!
These are the dumbest videos. Either bad advice or common sense