CareerMysteries

 I think it is safe to say that most of us who have been on a few job interviews are eventually hit with some form of the question, “What are your weaknesses?”

The interviewer may use some guise by asking the question with a positive spin like, “Tell me about the areas where you would like to further develop your skills?”  This statement may sound somewhat benign, but it ain’t so.

So what is a good response to this question, if you really want to avoid scutiny of any of your actual flaws or shortcomings?  How about this one:

“I tend to be a perfectionist.  By that I mean that I have a very strong, driving work ethic and will do whatever it takes to get the job done.  I expect others working with me to be as dedicated as I am and will be disappointed in them when they don’t meet my perfectionist expectations.”

The interviewer will almost always like that answer.  Just be sure that if you are applying or a managerial role in the company, you are quick to state that you will follow all company rules and guidelines to correct behavior that fails to meet your expectations.

 Hopefully, the next question you will hear is “When can you start?”

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