Hr Questions

QUESTION:

If I am asked what is my weakness, how do I end it up with a positive note?

ANSWER:

The questions "What are your weaknesses", or "Where are there areas for improvement" are challenging for every candidate, regardless of how they are worded. On one hand, if you are honest and actually tell someone about your weakness you may talk yourself out of a position, and on the other, you don't want to give yourself a backward compliment e.g "Sometimes I work too hard".

Always remember that the interviewer is only interested in work related weaknesses and it is best to think back to performance evaluations or constructive criticism that we have all received throughout our work history. When speaking of the particular item do not go on and on. Identify it, and then let the employer know that you not only accepted the constructive criticism but indicate how you have worked very hard to make sure that you do not make the same mistakes or continue with the same behaviour. By doing this you are ending the question in a positive note, and showing the employer that you are willing to listen and act positively upon constructive criticism.