How do you answer the quetion: what are your strengths and weaknesses in an interview?
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I have been asked this one before, and it is asked for a good reason.\n\nFirst, they want to know about your integrity. If you say that you don't have any weaknesses, they know that you are either naive or lying. Next candidate please...\n\nSecond, they want to know that you are aware of your weaknesses. We all have them, and *they* know that. You should know what yours are. If you don't, then that is a major weakness in itself.\n\nThird, and most importantly, they want to know how you *compensate* for your weaknesses. For every weakness that you tell them, thell them *truthfully* what you do and have done to compensate or strenghten yourself.\n\nThe least important reason that they ask the question is to actually know what your weaknesses are.\n\nBe truthful, be fair, but **don't** forget to tell them how you will work so that your weaknesses will be addressed by yourself.
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Good for you that you're applying for an interview. A self-assessment letter would still be directed to a Human Resources Director or to whomever is asking for the letter, and would mention your strengths and weaknesses, Try not to start many sentences with "I"; for your strengths, try to write your letter showing how your strengths would help in this job; for your weaknesses, I would keep it at, "...I am eager to learn new skills, am a quick study (if you are), and willing to dedicate myself to doing the best possible job."  Best of luck!
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1 - helpful, friendly, a good team player\n2 - I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist\n3 - What you you say are the hardest things about the job? What would my first project be if I am successful
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I can fully guide you in interview questions:-\n\nTip#1\n\nBe Confident\n\n"Your first impression is your only impression."\n\nNothing is worse than a limp handshake, slumped shoulders, poor eye \ncontact or poor communication skills. A potential employer can tell immediately \nif you are the man or woman for this job by your body language. Although\naggressiveness is a turn-off, being passive gives the indication that \nyou are not sure of yourself or your qualifications. Keep eye contact when\nanswering questions or when the interviewer is speaking directly to \nyou.\n\nSmile occasionally to show your interest and enthusiasm. Keeping a \nsteady gaze on the interviewer can be disturbing to an interviewer. Look away\noccasionally. Lean forward to show that you are interested in what the\ninterviewer is saying. Speak in a concise and clear voice. If you have\nproblems annunciating certain words, don't try to use them on an \ninterview.\n\nIf this is difficult for you, practice with a mirror and pay attention \nto your facial expressions.\n\n\nOther interview killers:\n-Slouching in a chair\n-Crossing your arms\n-Playing with your hair or jewelry\n-Leaning back in chair\n\n\n\nTip# 2\n\nAct As If "You are what you believe."\n\nAct as if you had the job. What would you do if you had this position? \nHow would you act? How would a person in this position act and speak? What \nare your responsibilities in this position? What is a typical day like for \nyou in this job? Change your attitude towards yourself and your strengths. \nIf you start thinking that you won't get the job, you will do small\nunnoticeable things to sabotage your chances. \n\n\nTip#3\n\nKnow The Company "Know your business."\nI once sat on a couple of interviews where the interviewees did not do \nany research on the company. This sends a message that you are looking for \nany job, not this specific job. Once you're interview is scheduled, get on \nthe net and start finding out everything you can about the company. A good \nplace to start is www.hoovers.com., which gives you industry information, top\ncompetitors, names of CEO, etc. If you'd like to know what current or \nformer employees have to say about the company, try www.wwetfeet.com. Beware \nof disgruntled postings. Call the company headquarters and ask for the\nmarketing department to get specific information. Weave your research \ninto the interview by stating. "I read an article in the Wall Street \nJournal, which mentioned that your company is thinking about XYZ." This lets the\ninterviewer know that you have taken the time to know more about the\ncompany. You can ask questions about something you read, but don't \nchallenge them or you'll come across as a know-it-all.\n\nTip# 4\n\nBe Prepared "Know what to say."\n\nMost interviewers ask the same standard questions about your strengths,\nweaknesses, former employers, work history. If you are being interviewed by\nseveral people, this might be a good cop, bad cop situation. Pay attention\nto who is playing bad cop, they are looking for signs of weakness and dishonesty. To be well prepared, before the interview, write out all your\naccomplishments, both personal and professional. List your strengths \nand weaknesses. Be honest, it's easier to remember the truth than it is a \nlie.\n\nExtra Tip: Write out situations in which you have demonstrated: \n\nleadership skills, determination, stress management, creativity, and flexibility. Be prepared to answer the question: "Why do you want this job?" If you're not sure, reevaluate your decision. If you arrive a few minutes early, \nreview what you wrote in the waiting room before the interview. Great list of\ninterview questions: Tested Interview Questions. \n\n\nTip#5\n\nAsk For The Job "You get what you ask for."\nThe most important step in the interviewing process is one most people \nmiss. ASK FOR THE JOB!
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The best interview questions focus on past performance because they predict future performance. Here are some competencies and samples to consider. Please share others that work well for you. Customer Focus Tell me about a time when a customer (or a person)was upset or angry. What did you do to handle the situation? Describe a situation with a customer where you felt tht you went above and beyond the call of duty to resolve their problems/concerns? Decision Making and Problem Solving Tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem. What was the problem and how did you solve it? Tell me about a time when you were proud of your ability to be objective even though you were emotional about a problem situation. Relationship Management Describe a situation in which you went out of your way to help someone even though you couldn't really afford the time. Tell me about a time when you were proud of your ability to recognize how another person feels. Diversity Tell me about a time when you had to work with people who were different from you. How were they different and what was your relationship? Tolerance of Ambiguity What has been your experience in working with conflict, delayed or ambiguous information?
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Either you say a weakness that is also a strength something like: I am a perfectionist etc.\nOr a genuine weakness that you had in the past that you addressed and improved something like computer skills addressed by going to appropriate courses etc\nGood luck
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Dude...an interview is a formal thingy...wear formals n go...one sure shot question would be:-\nWhy should i choose you and not the other people here???So be ready with your strengths and also pay close attention to your fellow interviewees' weakness so you can hald strong your stand and justify your answer....\nBEST OF LUCK
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What are your strengths/weaknesses?  How would you handle a certain situation?  What did/do you think about your current/past manager?
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Dress nice, be confident, don't be late, don't ramble on, and when asked to tell the interviewer a little about yourself, do not talk about your childhood or life story.Tell them what you have accomplished and things about you that would make you an asset to their company.(I'm hard working, honest, eager to learn new things, on so on.)
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You have to understand or think about why the interviewer is asking you that question in the first place? IMO it to see how self aware you are, do you really know what your weakness are? as well as your strong points. \n\nAnother reason you might be asked this question in a job interview is too see if your weakness's leave you at a sever disadvantage in carrying (performing) that specific role? After all you wouldn't have much success at being an airline pilot if your weakness was a lack of spacial awareness for example! or a bank clerk who wasnt any good at communicating with customers face to face (OK an extreme example but you get my point I'm sure).\n\n**Its to see how well rounded, how experienced you are as a person and how well equiped you are for the job on offer.\n\nIvan
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Many people have given good answers, but remember this: Turn around the question during the interview.  "My weakness has been having a hard time setting a problem aside because I do not like to lose."\n\nMake your weakness something the employer would consider a strength.
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n\n    * First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best.\n    * Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also.\n    * Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it.\n    * Never be late for an interview.\n    * Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter.\n    * Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair.\n    * Say 'please and thank you' whenever required.\n    * Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat.\n    * Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description.\n    * While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant.\n    * Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic.\n    * It is better to admit if you don't know something.\n    * Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected.\n    * Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior.\n    * You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave.\n    * Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving.\n    * Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture.\n    * Walk out confidently without looking back.\n    * Gently shut the door behind you as you leave
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anythin n everythin can b claimed as ur strength.. like team player skills, optimistic approach, positive outlook\nbut in case u r goin 4 an interview.. pls  do not mention any direct weakness like i m lazy or i sleep a lot...\ntell somethin like i m a workaholic person, or i try to b perfect in anythin else...\nthis though are negative qualities at individual level but can wil not hinder in functioning of any company or institution u r seekin to work with.
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"What's your weakness?" : Something like, "I'm a bit of a control freak, I like to make sure that eveything is going smoothly, and the only way I can do that is to be in total control. I need to learn to delegate more". Makes you sound like you're a workaholic, they love that sort of sh*t.\n\n"Where do you see yourself in five years?" : Not sure, I'd probably plump for something like "I'd like to develop the skills I have now, and be in a position to be able to pass the knowledge and experience I've gained to the other members of my team, hopefully in the form of a managerial position".\n\nIt's all about playing the game, as I'm sure you know.\n\nGood luck!!!!!!!!!!
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only you can answer that one.\n\nDepends on your weaknesses and strengths.
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The strengths are that a dialogue between the supervisor and employee will hopefully allow the employee to build on strengths and recognize areas for improvement through a process that allows them to feel invested in the process, vs. just being told "how they are doing". \n\nA weakness is that if the employee and supervisor disagree, the conversation can be counter-productive, and even lead to conflict or disputes.
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Get help with creating a great resume - it's your first impression on a potential employer, so it's got to be good.\n\nDo some research on the companies you might be interested in working for.  In your cover letter, in addition to promoting your best qualities, show that you are familiar with their company, and explain how you think you could be valuable to them as an employee.  \n\nWhen you interview, make sure you know how to answer the technical and behavioural questions without sounding like a well-rehearsed "stock" answer.  Be sincere and truthful about your weaknesses and your best qualities.  For weaknesses, make sure you have an answer to how your are improving yourself in that area.  Here's a good site with common questions - http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_behavioral.html\n\nBig companies like EDS, IBM and Microsoft are sometimes easier to get your foot in the door, and have more resources available to give you the "real-life" training and mentoring you will need.\n\nGood Luck!