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File : 101 Great Answers to Toughest Interview Questions.pdf


Title : 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions (6th Ed, 2009)
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Author : Ron Fry
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to cite a weakness that you can easily show is really a strength:

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would reveal a weakness that youve already corrected or, in a slight redirection of

Light Identifying a weakness that is job-related or, worse, essential to the job

based). Citing a weakness that is so basic or stupid that the interviewer has

Whats your greatest weakness? The first puts you on comfortable turfa positive question

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admit to one weakness or failuremake it a good one!and then talk

bad or a weakness seem acceptable? Good question! Choose any deficiency that might be

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huge work-related weakness: Ive always hated my bosses, every one. But I

Whats your greatest weakness? Whats the worst decision you ever made? What

say your greatest weakness is a fear of delegating because it always seems you

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Whats your greatest weakness?Tell me about your worst boss.Tell me about your
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Whats your greatest weakness? What was your greatest failure? What would your supervisor say

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a sign of weakness. I even heard one experienced executive recruiter say, Oh,
File : 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview.pdf
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about your greatest weakness? Brookshier would be impressed by a candidate who countered
with:

the companys greatest weakness? THE PREEMPTIVE QUESTION If you really want to assert
yourself

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of disorganization or weakness, taking notes is a mark of a well-organized professional.


File : 96 Great Interview Questions - FALCONE, Paul.pdf
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process. Their inherent weakness, of course, lies in their overuse. Most of us can

Whats your greatest weakness? Still, the greatest 3

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Whats your greatest weakness? Why Ask This Question? Other variations on this theme include:

The greatest weakness question is somewhat unnerving because it causes discomfort. After all,

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some kind of weakness. What should I expect to be your shortcomings if we

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human issues spells weakness and poor stamina on the candidates part. How to Get

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describe his primary weakness as an avoidance of confrontationthat shows no backbone. On

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areas of performance weakness that are really overstrengths, or virtues driven to an

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consider that a weakness of mine, but I dont want to provide a lot

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Whats your greatest weakness? 3. What was your favorite position, and what role did
File : Allen & Unwin - Interview Skills that Win the Job - 2005.pdf
Title : Interview Skills that Win the Job
Subject : Simple techniques for answering all the tough questions
Author : Michael Spiropoulos
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the one obvious weaknesslimited product knowledge. The next time you think its pointless

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beings have a weakness for feeling important and having their egos stroked. Intuitively, many

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perceive as a weakness about yourself may not be regarded as one by others.

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Dealing with the weakness question: What not to do The What are your

they have a weakness in the first place. Others perceive they have a

they have a weakness but in fact do not have one at all.

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more than one weakness and do not set off on a monumental discourse about

Stick to one weakness unless pressed for a second. Avoid talking about personality/

these types of weakness frighten employers more than skills deficiencies. Where the latter can

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Dealing with the weakness question: What to say An effective way of dealing with

dealing with the weakness question is to locate the weakness (preferably a skills

to locate the weakness (preferably a skills deficiency) at some time in the

about a current weakness, simply provide a skills-based weakness that is not going

a skills-based weakness that is not going to undermine your chances of winning

other words, a weakness that is not very relevant to the job. Handling objections

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The second answers weakness lies in the candidates reluctance to be criticised by colleagues.
File : Amacom - Acing The Interview_how to ask and answer the questions that will
get you the job - 2008.pdf
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about your biggest weakness. Think of something that could be positive or negative. Things
File : Amacom Winning The Interview Game.pdf
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Provide only one weakness and hope that the interviewer is satisfied. The best format

to state a weakness and indicate what you are doing to correct it. The

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pick a financial weakness. State that you only have a basic knowledge of accounting

also acknowledge a weakness in the subject and you could establish a likeness leading

describe an emotional weakness like a fear of flying or that you are seeing

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a strength or weakness of another candidate without asking, but these instances do not

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you identify anothers weakness, describe how that weakness is a particular strength of yours.

describe how that weakness is a particular strength of yours. Let interviewers assume the

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the other candidates weakness. Terry continued with controlled excitement by describing
vignettes of how

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strength and their weakness by saying to the hiring manager, It takes a


File : Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies - Rob Yeung.pdf
Title : Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies
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Author : Yeung, Rob
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example of a weakness and how a candidate compensates for it: My natural tendency

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about a minor weakness of yours. Never talk about any negative characteristics of yourself

about a minor weakness, but immediately go on to tell the interviewer how you

and control that weakness, preventing it becoming an issue at work. I wouldnt say

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a sign of weakness. So your correct answer here is to say that nothing

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you spot a weakness perhaps an area of skill, knowledge or even a

work on that weakness and better yourself. The questions in this section are geared
File : Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies.pdf
Title : Answering Tough Interview Questions for Dummies
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Author : R.Y. Yeung
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# Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd (April 21, 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470019034
# ISBN-13: 978-0470019030

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example of a weakness and how a candidate compensates for it: My natural tendency

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about a minor weakness of yours. Never talk about any negative characteristics of yourself

about a minor weakness, but immediately go on to tell the interviewer how you

and control that weakness, preventing it becoming an issue at work. I wouldnt say

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a sign of weakness. So your correct answer here is to say that nothing

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you spot a weakness perhaps an area of skill, knowledge, or even a

work on that weakness and better yourself. The questions in this section are geared

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can see some weakness in them that they refuse to see in themselves. You
File : Ask the Right Questions - Hire the Best People.pdf
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identified as a weakness and put together a brief answer that indicates awareness and

who identifies a weakness that is jobrelated or, worse, essential to the job at

who identifies a weakness that is so basic or stupid that you have to

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Whats your greatest weakness? The first question puts the candidate on preferable turf a

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huge work-related weakness. (Ive always hated my bossesevery one of them.

Whats your greatest weakness? f Whats the worst decision you ever made? f Whats

says his greatest weakness is a fear of delegating because it always seems he

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Whats your greatest weakness? Tell me about your worst boss. Tell me

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Whats your greatest weakness? What was your greatest failure? What would your supervisor say

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a sign of weakness. I even heard one experienced executive recruiter say, Oh,
File : Case Interview Secrets - Victor Cheng - No Cover.pdf
Title : Case Interview Secrets: A Former McKinsey Interviewer Reveals How to Get
Multiple Job Offers in Consulting
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Author : Cheng, Victor
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the case. The weakness of this framework is that its not quantitative enough on

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on a competitors weakness. If the competitor sells at the lowest prices, has the
File : Case Interview Secrets - Victor Cheng.pdf
Title : Case Interview Secrets: A Former McKinsey Interviewer Reveals How to Get
Multiple Job Offers in Consulting
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Author : Cheng, Victor
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the case. The weakness of this framework is that its not quantitative enough on

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on a competitors weakness. If the competitor sells at the lowest prices, has the
File : Career Press - How To Sell Yourself - Winning Techniques For Selling
Yourself Your Ideas Your Message - 2002.pdf
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a flaw or weakness. After all, being unemployed or looking for another job (

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consider your greatest weakness? give it a positive twist with something such as,
File : Career Press - Your First Interview- 4th Ed, 2002.pdf
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that mitigate a weakness in one area, but the interviewer might not give you

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ever had a weakness in the past that youve been able to overcome? How
File : Career.Press.-.Your.First.Interview.4th.Ed.eBook-LRN.pdf
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that mitigate a weakness in one area, but the interviewer might not give you

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ever had a weakness in the past that youve been able to overcome? How
File : Complete Idiots - Perfect Interview.pdf
Title : The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Interview, 2E
Subject : Job Interviews
Author : Marc Dorio
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File : FEARLESS INTERVIEWING How to Win the Job by Communicating with
Confidence.pdf
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is your greatest weakness? Do not tell your greatest weakness! How do you think

tell your greatest weakness! How do you think it would sound to say,

the supposed negative weakness. The right column represents that weakness when its redirected
into

column represents that weakness when its redirected into a positive: TEAMFLY Weakness
Negative

positive: TEAMFLY WeaknessNegative WeaknessPositive Workaholic Works hard.


Would be 110

WeaknessNegative WeaknessPositive Workaholic Works hard. Would be 110 willing to


work

is your greatest weakness? ANSWER: Well, some people have told me Im a bit

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heard this supposed weakness so many times that you might risk coming off as

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your greatest 122 weakness? I am clear that I will never bring up

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is your greatest weakness?


File : Great_Interview.pdf
Title : Great Interview
Subject : 1576853047
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My only real weakness is that Im such a perfectionist. Shira: My greatest strength


File : Handling Tough Job Interviews.pdf
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failure, your greatest weakness, or a negative experience in some way. Always do this

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asked about a weakness or anything that requires a negative answer, always balance it

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My greatest weakness would have to be deadlines, so I have a system

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simulations, 6970 weakness, 40, 41, 106107 125


File : How to ace any Job Interview.pdf
Title : Microsoft Word - howtacanyinfeb1_rebrand
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Author : user
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organized. With any weakness make sure you have some method of dealing with it.
File : How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions.pdf
Title : Microsoft Word - 64InterviewQuestions1 _2_.doc
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Author : Star Trek
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admission of a weakness or fault will earn you an A for honesty,

strength as a weakness. Example: I sometimes push my people too hard. I

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of confessing a weakness, describe what you like most and like least, making sure

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admit to a weakness. You cant dodge it by pretending youve never been criticized.
File : How To Succeed At Interviews.pdf
Title : How to Succeed at Interviews
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Author : Yeung, Rob.
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is your greatest weakness? If you are asked about your strengths, you will be

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to pick a weakness that applies only to your personal life and could never

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asks for a weakness, be sure to finish off your response by talking about

compensated for their weakness. I wouldnt say that this is a major fault; its

this relatively minor weakness was far outweighed by the fact that she gave me

to blow this weakness out of proportion, as he also taught me a lot

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it as a weakness to lose your temper? A Yes could imply that

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it as a weakness to lose your temper? 129 Do you take work home

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is your greatest weakness? 70 What is your second/third/et cetera greatest achievement?

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is your greatest weakness? 70 What unique skills would you bring to our company?

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it as a weakness to lose your temper? 129 Good morning. Would you like
File : Interview skills that win the job.pdf
Title : Interview Skills that Win the Job
Subject : Simple techniques for answering all the tough questions
Author : Michael Spiropoulos
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the one obvious weaknesslimited product knowledge. The next time you think its pointless

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beings have a weakness for feeling important and having their egos stroked. Intuitively, many

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perceive as a weakness about yourself may not be regarded as one by others.

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Dealing with the weakness question: What not to do The What are your

they have a weakness in the first place. Others perceive they have a

they have a weakness but in fact do not have one at all.

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more than one weakness and do not set off on a monumental discourse about

Stick to one weakness unless pressed for a second. Avoid talking about personality/

these types of weakness frighten employers more than skills deficiencies. Where the latter can

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Dealing with the weakness question: What to say An effective way of dealing with

dealing with the weakness question is to locate the weakness (preferably a skills

to locate the weakness (preferably a skills deficiency) at some time in the

about a current weakness, simply provide a skills-based weakness that is not going

a skills-based weakness that is not going to undermine your chances of winning

other words, a weakness that is not very relevant to the job. Handling objections

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The second answers weakness lies in the candidates reluctance to be criticised by colleagues.
File : interview-secrets-exposed.pdf
Title : Interview Secrets Exposed
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Author : Gavin F. Redelman
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File : Jist - next-day job interview.pdf
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to present a weakness in a way that does not harmand could help

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that presented the weakness as a positive. Question #5: What Sort of

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is your major weakness? 65. Define cooperation. 66. Will you fight to get ahead?
File : Jist Works - Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing - 2007.pdf
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Author : tdavis
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Whats your biggest weakness? and Whats your greatest strength? Again, your replies to

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Weaknesses Develop your weakness response by following these guidelines: Choose a weakness
that

Choose a weakness that you sincerely consider to be a flaw, but that

Choose a weakness that isnt a deal breaker for the job. For

Choose a weakness that you have the potential to improve, rather than a

example, heres my weakness list: 1. I have a hard time delegating because I

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Guide to Interviewing Weakness Point #1: A to-the-point description of the

description of the weakness, without going into gory detail. On the hard time

hard time delegating weakness, I could say, In the past, Ive had a

Too much information! Weakness Point #2: A statement about how youve strengthened this

youve strengthened this weakness or are in the process of improving it. About

two or three weakness statements (each just a minute or two in length)


File : Jist Works - Interview Magic - 2005.pdf
Title : Interview Magic
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Author : Susan Britton Whitcomb
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is your greatest weakness? In what areas do you feel you need work? Strategy

be your greatest weakness, as the After example shows. This strategy moves the interviewer

focusing on the weakness toward hearing a SMART Story that describes how you

you overcame the weakness. Before Answer Im a perfectionist and sometimes get impatient

be my greatest weakness if I over-rely on my logical, rational side and


File : Jist Works - Next-day job interview - 2005.pdf
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to present a weakness in a way that does not harmand could help

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that presented the weakness as a positive. Question #5: What Sort of

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is your major weakness? 65. Define cooperation. 66. Will you fight to get ahead?
File : Job intervies for dummies.pdf
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nervousness, submission, or weakness. Projecting agitation: Try not to fidget or change positions

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is your greatest weakness? ShowStoppers Because of the corrective action you took, you

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completely turned the weakness around yet. Three examples follow: Im working on

Balance a weakness with a compensating strength. Three examples follow: Im not

Choose a weakness that doesnt matter to the jobs success. An example follows:

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Yourself? 207 Whacky weakness Samuel Goldwyn spent much of his legendary life as chief

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ignored) My greatest weakness? Perhaps it is my skill at seeing the future.

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204205 greatest weakness, 205207 handling stress, 209 long-term career objectives, 203
File : John Wiley & Sons - Complete Q &A Job Interview 4th. Ed, 2004.pdf
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up being another weakness in the inter-viewers mind.) I would say my tendency

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revealing a personal weakness you otherwise wouldnt. Your objective is to come across as
File : Learning Express - Job Interviews That Get You Hired - 2006.pdf
Title : Job Interviews That Get You Hired
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My only real weakness is that Im such a perfectionist. Great response: Shira: My


File : McGraw-Hil.Osborne.-.ACE.the.IT.Job.Interview.eBook-LRN.pdf
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Whats your biggest weakness? > How did your last boss get the best out

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introduced your weakness this way, you can follow up with a specific example

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without showing a weakness in ability. This is when a good researching talent comes

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usability principles. Its weakness is that its difficult for a single individual to do
File : McGraw-Hill - Boost Your Interview I.Q - 2004.pdf
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is your greatest weakness? Select the strongest answer. (A) Weaknesses are not something

(C) My weakness is working too hard to get the job done. Because

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to improve your weakness: Im working on it. The Weakest Answer (C)

points. The weakness question is the most dreaded question of all. In answering

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asked for a weakness. This answer does not give the impression that you are

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is your greatest weakness? ________ 7. When have you been most motivated? ________
File : McGraw-Hill - Fearless Interviewing - 2003.pdf
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is your greatest weakness? Do not tell your greatest weakness! How do you think

tell your greatest weakness! How do you think it would sound to say,

the supposed negative weakness. The right column represents that weakness when its redirected
into

column represents that weakness when its redirected into a positive: TEAMFLY Weakness
Negative

positive: TEAMFLY WeaknessNegative WeaknessPositive Workaholic Works hard.


Would be 110

WeaknessNegative WeaknessPositive Workaholic Works hard. Would be 110 willing to


work

is your greatest weakness? ANSWER: Well, some people have told me Im a bit

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heard this supposed weakness so many times that you might risk coming off as

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your greatest 122 weakness? I am clear that I will never bring up

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is your greatest weakness?


File : McGraw-Hill - Interview Like A Top MBA - 2004.pdf
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is interpreted as weakness. One that is too hard is often construed as a

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discern areas of weakness in your application. It will also help you pinpoint your

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that reflects a weakness in the skills you need to use excellently to succeed

about your greatest weakness. Just like questions

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pointing out a weakness that makes the interviewer question your qualifications for the available

his greatest professional weakness. He answered by pinpointing one of several weaknesses of which

his greatest professional weakness. That is a problem in and of itself. If you

of a professional weakness, the interviewer will want to know that you are proactive

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I had a weakness in my communication style. Now, I always remind myself not

points out a weakness, demonstrates that he has actively addressed it (and continues

been resolved. Greatest Weakness Questions: What to Avoid A weakness that resulted in

Avoid A weakness that resulted in a bad outcome that proved financially costly

employer A weakness that resulted in a bad outcome that cost your employer

reputation A weakness that indicates a problem using the skills you will need

job A weakness that indicates a significant skill needed for the central work

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and strengthening that weakness Now that you are aware of some of the best

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have a clear weakness they must address during the interview. A clear weakness can
interview. A clear weakness can take many forms, such as a low GPA, a

about a clear weakness during an interview. First, and very important, dont be defensive

acknowledge the clear weakness. If you become defensive, the interviewer will likely assume you

for the clear weakness. Normally, an apology will be seen as reflecting low self-

simply acknowledge the weakness and then move the conversation toward your successes. This is

about a clear weakness. After acknowledging your clear weakness in an open, level tone,

acknowledging your clear weakness in an open, level tone, quickly move the conversation to

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acknowledge your clear weakness and then demonstrate how you have addressed it. The rest

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area of your weakness. If you perform well, you can point to your new

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is a clear weakness about your professional record, you might carefully acknowledge that also,

is a minor weakness, therefore an area in which the candidate does not yet

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your greatest professional weakness? What They Are Looking For: The interviewer is looking for

an area of weakness. He or she wants to make sure your weakness is

make sure your weakness is not central to the skills you will need to

length about a weakness, and it is often best to choose something that is

My greatest professional weakness is working too hard. I am passionate about what I

Avoid mentioning a weakness that is central to the skills you need in order

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acknowledges the perceived weakness and is prepared to explain it. The candidate assures the

explanation of the weakness. Also, try to point the

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conclude that the weakness on your rsum should not determine the interviews outcome. 42.

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the area of weakness. If the employee showed a lack of motivation to improve

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strength, not a weakness, in my performance. Analysis of Answer: The candidate does not
to address a weakness that is relevant to the available job by taking specialized

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is your greatest weakness? What They Are Looking For: Overall, the interviewer is looking

speaking of a weakness, the weakness you

a weakness, the weakness you

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when choosing a weakness to elaborate on. Sample Answer: My greatest weakness is

My greatest weakness is a tendency to be too detail oriented. There are

is a common weakness, so mentioning this is not likely to hurt the candidate

to address the weakness, which the interviewer will see as a constructive reaction to

reaction to a weakness. What to Avoid: Avoid mentioning a weakness that puts into

Avoid mentioning a weakness that puts into question your ability to excel in the

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INDEX 233greatest weakness, 21011 managers opinions of you, 21516 memorable


characteristics,

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195200 greatest weakness, 165, 21011 mastering questions about, 7780 poor grades,
File : McGraw-Hill - Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview - 2005.pdf
Title : Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview
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Author : Carole Martin
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Phrase: My weakness is my memory. Sometimes I forget things and have to

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spin on your weakness and tell what youve learned or are learning to improve

improve on a weakness. 8 . What is your salary expectation? Perfect Phrase:


File : McGraw-Hill - Sell Yourself in Any Interview - 2008.pdf
Title : Sell Yourself in Any Interview : Use Proven Sales Techniques to Land Your
Dream Job
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Author : Adler, Oscar.
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is your biggest weakness? think about these former convicts and what they have to

market. Your biggest weakness will look small in comparison. If they can turn jail

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say that your weakness is being a poor listener. Perhaps you recognized this weakness

you recognized this weakness several years ago. Once you recognized it, you may have

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My major weakness was that I was not a good listener. I found

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spite of my weakness. I have volunteered at the local Y, and I asked

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TO MAKE A WEAKNESS INTO A BENEFIT List at least three questions you hate

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92 turn a weakness into benefit, 95 what are your weaknesses, 9091

about, 11 turn weakness intostrength, 95 which are important, 22 Berra, Yogi, 117 1
File : McGraw.Hill.How.to.Ace.the.Brainteaser.Interview.eBook.pdf
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Whats your greatest weakness? but interviewers still ask those questions. You can buy this
File : Nail the Job Interview 101 Dynamite Answers to Interview Questions.pdf
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I think his weakness actually ben$ted me in the long run. . How

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is your greatest weakness? Be careful with this question. This is not the time

to confess a weakness that can be interpreted as a negative and thus dis

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consideration. Select a weakness that can also be interpreted as a strength, as we

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is your greatest weakness? (page 109) What would you most like to improve
File : HowToPrepareForYourInterview_2.pdf
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Author : Joanne Anton
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and conquer this weakness. 21. YOU MAY BE OVERQUALIFIED OR TOO EXPERIENCED
FOR THE

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a real weakness. Why point out a problem that will make the interviewer

them about a weakness you identified in yourself and how you addressed it.

ago, my major weakness was fear of computers. I knew just enough to get
File : intvq.pdf
Title : Sample Interview Questions with Answers
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Author : Steve
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with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses

answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives
File : intvq_2.pdf
Title : Sample Interview Questions with Answers
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Author : Steve
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with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses

answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives
File : Successful Interviews.pdf
Title : Microsoft Word - Jobs_cover_contents.doc
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Author : Peter
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is your greatest weakness? So, again, its important to be prepared for this. What

Whats your greatest weakness? Alexander: Ah, Michael, for me I like the simple things

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to put his weakness in this positive light. Thus, Be positive is another theme

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record is a weakness, Sherry does her best to turn it into a strength.

history and every weakness on your rsum. Nobodys perfect, but usually every coin has

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She turns a weakness into a strength by talking about how mothering a child

2) - Turning Weakness into Strengths Previous Experience (Part 2) - Key Language

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to present your weakness as a strength. Thats right, you guessed it the question

Whats your greatest weakness? Talking about your weaknesses tests a unique skill. It investigates

Whats your greatest weakness? Alexander: Ah, Michael, for me I like the simple things

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much in the weakness or flaw he chose, but more in how he presents

What was Alexanders weakness? Michael: Right. So, moving on now Whats your greatest
weakness?

Whats your greatest weakness? Alexander: Ah, Michael, for me I like the simple things

being rich. Alexs weakness is certainly sincere, which is much better than making something

other words, Alexs weakness is also a strength. But does Alex present it this

talking about a weakness, there are generally two things we want to do: 1)

businessenglishpod.com 53 weakness. But Alexander does neither one of these things. Instead, he

What is Sherrys weakness? 2) Did this weakness affect her GPA (exam scores)?
2) Did this weakness affect her GPA (exam scores)? How? 3) Does Sherry

aspects of the weakness she describes?

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think your greatest weakness is? Sherry: Well, seeing as I am a single mother,

say thats a weakness. Interviewer: In what ways? Sherry: Ive had to make a

She presents her weakness in a positive light, and 2) She talks about how

first identify her weakness? Sherry: Well, seeing as I am a single mother, Im

say thats a weakness. Sherrys weakness is to come from a non-traditional

a weakness. Sherrys weakness is to come from a non-traditional background. In

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to identify her weakness You might say thats a weakness, she says.

say thats a weakness, she says. Its good to be tentative about your weakness.

tentative about your weakness. Doing so makes your statement less final or conclusive, thus

the coin, your weakness as a strength. What are some other ways to identify

to identify your weakness tentatively? I tend to be a bit of a

traditional is a weakness, how does the interviewer respond? Interviewer: In what ways? Sherry:

answer to the weakness question, she is able to re-present these problems in

transition to describing weakness as strength is the key moment in Sherrys response. Lets

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the transition from weakness to strength: We can say something actually works to

already overcome this weakness. Sherry: Ive learned a sense of responsibility, good time
management

describe overcoming a weakness? Lets listen to some more examples. As Ive matured

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shows, identifying your weakness tentatively and putting a positive spin on it. First, lets

on identifying your weakness. Youll hear a series of cues stating a problem or

cues stating a weakness. Use the language and approaches that weve studied today to

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is your greatest weakness?. This concludes this episode on answering questions about your
greatest

about your greatest weakness. We talked about how its better to be honest in

in selecting your weakness because this demonstrates sincere self-knowledge. And under the theme
businessenglishpod.com 59 weakness. Finally, we looked at a four-part structure for responding

1) Identify your weakness tentatively. 2) Put a positive spin on it that

is present your weakness in a positive way 3) Talk about ways that you

1) Identify your weakness tentatively. (Yala actually starts by stating a strength, and

interviewer deduces the weakness; starting with a strength that is obviously also a weakness

obviously also a weakness may be another approach to answering this question just

2) Present your weakness in a positive way. (As mentioned above, Yala starts

and develops the weakness afterwards.) 3) Talk about ways that you are overcoming your

shown how her weakness is also a strength, she may also have raised some

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Successful Interviews weakness set advance thrive bored complacent change contributor 2008
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to the greatest weakness question by filling in the blanks with the language from

directly identify the weakness, or does the interviewer do it? Can you clearly identify

Yala present her weakness a little differently? Is it a good response to the

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What is Sherrys weakness? Sherry is a non-traditional applicant because she is

How is this weakness simultaneously a strength? Being a single mother has taught her

is your greatest weakness? (A.) Yala: Well, I have set goals for myself

Interviews Greatest Weakness Listening Quiz Job Interviews Greatest Weakness Gap-

Interviews Greatest Weakness Gap-fill Exercise Job Interviews Greatest Weakness

Interviews Greatest Weakness Dialog & Vocabulary Definitions Job Interviews Putting a

Spin on Your Weakness Job Interviews Greatest Weakness Demonstrating a Positive Attitude

Interviews Greatest Weakness Demonstrating a Positive Attitude Job Interviews Greatest


Weakness

Interviews Greatest Weakness Jumbled Dialog Job Interviews Greatest Weakness


Vocabulary

Interviews Greatest Weakness Vocabulary Review Job Interviews Greatest Weakness


Flashcards

Interviews Greatest Weakness Flashcards

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Weaknesses Identifying your weakness tentatively I tend to be a bit of a

you overcame a weakness As Ive matured as a person and an employee,


File : The EQ Interview - Finding Employees with High Emotional Intelligence.pdf
Title :
Subject :
Author :
Keywords :

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of abilities a weakness or ask for Gives examples of taking assistance proactive


File : The Everything Job Interview Bo - Schuman, Nancy, Darlington, Joy.pdf
Title :
Subject :
Author :
Keywords :

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point out a weakness that would be a major obstacle as far as your

think of a weakness that is not too big of a deal and can

to strengthen this weakness. If the interviewer asks how you view his company, dont

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talk about a weakness of yours that you and your boss have worked on

to describe a weakness, make sure its a weakness that you recognized early on

sure its a weakness that you recognized early on and have worked hard to
File : The Top 10 Interviewing Mistakes.pdf
Title : Top Ten Recruitment Mistakes:
Subject :
Author : Jun Loayza
Keywords :

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Talk about a weakness that can be turned into a strength, that can be

this kind of weakness: it is a weakness that sucks to be you,

it is a weakness that sucks to be you, but is good for

to people This weakness shows that you are a hard worker who strives to

worth. So, this weakness sucks to be you because you are always asked to

done. And, this weakness is good for everyone else around you because you make

attached to your weakness about how youve turned it into a strength. You need
File : Ultimate Interview - Make a Great Impression and Get That Job -
Mantesh.pdf
Title : Ultimate Interview: Make a Great Impression and Get That Job
Subject : 9780749453879
Author : Lynn Williams
Keywords : # Publisher: Kogan Page
# Number Of Pages: 256
# Publication Date: 2008-
12-28
# ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0749453877

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perceived areas of weakness Inappropriate and illegal questions 149 15 Dealing with tricky
questions

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is your greatest weakness? What do you find most difficult to deal

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is your greatest weakness? Im a bit of a perfectionist. I wont rest

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is your greatest weakness? 154 What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you?
File : Your.First.Interview.4th.Ed.pdf
Title :
Subject :
Author :
Keywords :

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that mitigate a weakness in one area, but the interviewer might not give you

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ever had a weakness in the past that youve been able to overcome? How

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