During an interview, what is your weakness/strengths?

hi, actually i still never encounter that question where i applied for work,but when that question will ask me with the interview i will answer it of course, my weakness is the time because sometimes i cant be on time meaning late,and my strength is i am a fast learner.

I agree on the research into a company, it shows you have done your homework and feel the company and you are a match. I can't stress enough not to be nervous, go in there show them what skills you have and make sure your people skills comes to the table as well. You could be the smartest guy in the world but if you can't get along with others....

This is how I prepare for an interview.I sleep early the night before the interview.I read about the company's history and their achievements too.Then at the interview itself I try to be relaxed by simply answering all the questions truthfully and with eye contact so that the interviewee will know that what I am saying is true and correct.I try not to wear shocking color on my clothes and accessories too because it may distract the interviewee.That's how I prepare for an interview and for the common question they ask, I try to answer it as casual as can be no pretentions at all. :)

Hi infatuatedbby, I have to agree with you bout one of my strengths,,,I always read up on thr company for which I am applying and it relaxes me a bit to know that I have some knowledge about the company or have thought of what progress I could bring to the company...I don't mind being asked about my past working experiences because they are mostly good,,, However there are just automatically nervous feeling that comes with trying for a new job...its an element of the unknown....

Honestly, this is one of the question I dislike. I have been to many interviews but not all of them asking this. Well, I think you certainly aware of your strength and weakness. I would suggest you be careful when answering this kind of question because most of the interviewers tend to evaluate a person's personality through it.

I think it's really important to answer this question. Everyone has some weaknesses and your potential employer wants to know that you have recognised them so that you can work on them. I have actually found that the best way to answer this question is to use something that you've already recognised and worked on. For example, "when I started working in my current job, I found that I wasn't completely comfortable when talking to members of the public because I lacked confidence. Now that I have gained more experience, I am much better at this and feel confident in my ability to communicate effectively with all of the people that I come into contact with..." you could even go further to say "...the fact that I am able to adapt to different situations like this is perhaps actually my greatest strength. I am a fast learner, work hard and am constantly trying to improve at everything I do so that I am always working to the best of my ability." I haven't been to loads of interviews but that's because I've always been offered the job so my answers can't be that terrible!

I tend to answer the question about weakness and strengths with saying that my strengths tend to be geared towards organization and reliability. My weaknesses have to do with myself being shy and often unsure of how to interact with strangers. When I know someone or am familiar with them i'm not near as nervous. Prior to going for an interview i make sure to read up on the company. I talk to friends or others that may have worked or interviewed with the company to find out questions and values. I make sure to have things like my criminal record check and such with me if its a place that will request it.

I think my weaknesses come when they ask about past employment. I tend to get nervous, especially since I've been fired from a lot of jobs. This being said I just can't pass the interview for walmart because they ask so many ridiculous questions. The job I have now I've had for 8 months now, and I plan to keep it for awhile, atleast until I can find a much better paying one. I want to atleast be there a year so that it will look good on job applications. In any case, I suppose I look flushed at interviews because I am nervous with the questions asked.

I haven't been to an interview since I haven't had to go get a job yet but I can understand how stressful it is, its nerve racking and I understand it isn't easy answering some question, I guess one of my one weaknesses is remember things, my strengths are though I can keep myself talking and pursade them :P

Yes, the strengths and weaknesses question is one you should definitely always be prepared for before an interview. This question seems to always come up. First of all, it's very important to clearly answer both questions. Never say, "I don't have any or I don't know," this may cause an interviewer to wonder about how honest or confident you are. It is also important to stay positive and relevant. For example, for a weakness do not say that your weakness is "eating chocolate,"dating the wrong people," or " having trouble showing up to work on time." Instead, it is better to say something like, "I am not the most comfortable with speaking in front of large groups of people, however I am really trying to work on this and see myself getting better all the time." An interviewer is generally is impressed with an interviewee who is trying to improve him or herself. Yes, before interviews, it is very important to research the company and practice that answers that you would give to sample questions you could find through various search engines on the internet. Most importantly, during the interview, stay as calm and collected as you can and answer every question that you are asked completely and thoroughly. It's also very important to show an appropriate level of self-confidence and to keep all of your answers positive.