What are your biggest weaknesses?
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Learn how to recognise it
It might not arrive in the format you’re expecting. This is the type of question that has many guises. Rarely is it asked so directly. You need to spot it quickly, so you’re not caught out.
It might sound something like:
· What would your manager miss about you? And what won’t they miss?
· Tell me about a time when a project / objective went badly.
· What do you find most difficult / dislike the most about work?
Being able to identify the question is the first step to giving a compelling answer. When you hear it, take a moment to think about your answer. If you follow steps 2 and 3, you shouldn’t have a problem thinking on your feet.
