Job interview- What are your Weakness and Strength?

When being asked about your weaknesses and strengths, an applicant must get the slightest hint that the main purpose of this question being asked is to see how good you handle stress. The reply to such questions must be made very carefully keeping in mind that you do not portray a negative image of yours. Any such misfits can disturb your chances of clearing the interview positively.

Let us discuss these questions and their responses which can be henceforth fruitful for us in getting success in cracking an interview.

Greatest strength: This is one of the most important questions to be answered and we ought to take care while we reply one. Strength must be showcased in a positive manner and should be the truth. Lies aren’t appreciated and definitely induce a negative pulse in the mind of the interviewer.

Some of the strength traits which are mostly exhibited in common people:

Quick learner

Willing to take challenges

Good team player

Creative

Good communication skills

Problem solver

Adjusting in nature

Hard worker

However, while mentioning your strengths, make sure that you meant what you said and would prove your qualities if necessitated.

Weakness: It’s really a tough job citing your weaknesses. But if you express in a manner which gives positive effect, you may get admiration instead.

Tell your weakness like this:

I am a hard worker and sometimes I get so much of it that I suffer health issues.

I like perfection and want everything to be done in the right manner on the first time. Hence I tend to spend a little more time on whatever I do.