I Have an Interview Next Week

[TalonStrike]

ok here's what I'm thinking, either say something irrelevant and truthful such as:

"I sometimes feel nervous speaking in front of large crowds."

I think this would actually be good because this weakness isn't relevant do what I would be doing, since I don't believe I will have to speak in front of any crowds at all. I will be at a desk doing administrative and research tasks relating to IT I believe.

As for something relevant and truthful, I could say this:

"I don't have a lot of experience coding in C++, but I will be studying it over the summer."

I basically said this in the cover letter I sent, so it's not new information. I also mentioned all the languages that I am very familiar with in my cover letter. It must not be an issue since I got the interview. I don't know if I should be drawing attention to it though in the interview.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

It's a dumb interview question but it almost always does get asked. I always give a very truthful weakness that doesn't add value to the job. For instance, I'm a project manager.

"One of my biggest weaknesses is that I'm not a good salesperson. I'm an analytical personality and when I work with stakeholders I like to collect and present all the information they need to make a decision. I can cheerlead something I really believe in but I would probably fail miserably if I had to sell someone on something I don't honestly believe is the best solution."

Tells them about my personality, my fit for the job requirements (analytical), my approach to working with executives (data-oriented) and does tell them about a limitation that, depending on the job and culture, could be a legitimate reason not to hire me. I'd hate a job that required me to sell half-assed solutions anyway so if they decide based on that weakness that I'm not a good fit then it works out for me all around.

Great advice. :thumbsup:

 

[Jeff7]

Semi-relevant.

 

[Tweak155]

I always say sometimes I over complicate a problem due to how technical-minded I am.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Here's a truthful weakness:
"I'm bad at job interviews because I get way too nervous."

 

[yllus]

When I wasn't going for a role where I'd have people to manage, I used, "I can have a bit of a struggle in delegating, as I like to be intimately involved with all of the details of a project."