In Interview: When talking about weaknesses..

[FortFunFoSho]

Is it ok if I list a weakness that in no way would pertain to the job I am applying for.

Like if I said I have poor writing skills?

 

[StageLeft]

Say that your weakness is a poor bench, but that you make up for it on the squat rack.

What is the job BTW?

 

[notfred]

Tell them Kryptonite is your only weakness.

 

[Cuda1447]

If they ask for 3 weaknesses say this..


Well # 1, Im very indecisive. #2 Im... uh... erm....

 

[Nocturnal]

Say that your weakness is that you are very nervous for the job you are applying for, and also that you are a perfectioninst and you hope that it won't hurt you too much for being one.

 

[Geekbabe]

Your weaknesses in a job interview?

"I have a tendancy to focus so much time and energy on my work that I need to place limits on myself so that I can be sure to get enough rest and exercise"

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Say that your weakness is a poor bench, but that you make up for it on the squat rack.

What is the job BTW?

Kind of like you say your weakness is being Canadian?


😀😛

 

[FortFunFoSho]

I think those are somewhat... Cheesy you know.

I would rather be honest and just say some weakness.

Its a sales/rep job.

 

[Spooner]

Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Your weaknesses in a job interview?
"I have a tendancy to focus so much time and energy on my work that I need to place limits on myself so that I can be sure to get enough rest and exercise"

Very nice.

When I was asked this, I answered:

"Sometimes I tend to get so stressed out that I feel like causing major bodily harm to those within my immediate area."

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: FortFunFoSho
I think those are somewhat... Cheesy you know.

I would rather be honest and just say some weakness.

Its a sales/rep job.

Sales job and you want to be honest!? You are going into the WRONG line of work man....

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: FortFunFoSho
I think those are somewhat... Cheesy you know.

I would rather be honest and just say some weakness.

Its a sales/rep job.

Trust me,they like "cheesy" and they expect it,what's being measured is your ability to deliver the cheese with skill and pose🙂

 

[FortFunFoSho]

good point, especially for a sales job.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: FortFunFoSho
I think those are somewhat... Cheesy you know.

I would rather be honest and just say some weakness.

Its a sales/rep job.

They are cheesy but the fact is that's an a-hole question, even though some people do ask it. It's like "What's the best thing you can come up with right now that sounds like a weakness but in fact isn't one?", so people are FORCED to give the response "I'm a perfectionist." or "I get so wrapped up in something that I have a slight trouble focusing on other things."

Kind of like you say your weakness is being Canadian?

No, kind of like saying my weakness is that I tend to stalk and then murder people on the internet :Q

I think Geekbabe is right. Feed them the sh*t and watch them eat it right up for a sales job 🙂

 

[FortFunFoSho]

Also what about when they ask your greatest accomplishment?

I mean what an open ended question.

I have no idea how to respond.. What are they loooking for?

 

[pyonir]

No, kind of like saying my weakness is that I tend to stalk and then murder people on the internet :Q

Luvya?

I'll pick up a 12 pack of Molson for us then...as long as i know you are coming over.

 

[yoda291]

for sales?

Your greatest weakness is your uncanny tendency to lie flawlessly and convincingly. You just can't help yourself.

Then again, there's always: I'm unnaturally turned on by interviewers regardless of gender 😀

 

[agnitrate]

Originally posted by: pyonir

No, kind of like saying my weakness is that I tend to stalk and then murder people on the internet :Q

Luvya?

owned 🙂

-silver