Tip #5: If they ask about your weaknesses, answer honestly.
Each person excels in some areas more than they do in others. If you are honest, you stand a better chance of being placed in the best possible career for you. So when the question about weaknesses comes up, tell the truth. Just be sure to spin it in a solution-oriented way that tells the interviewer you know how to overcome and manage such challenges. For example, if you’re not detail-oriented, you could say so – but also add that you always give yourself extra time on projects that involve lots of detail. Or, you could say that you make a great "big picture partner and strategist" when paired with someone for whom little details are their strong suit.
You don’t want to get into a job that’s not a fit for you, so stretching the truth isn’t going to help you or the employer. So be honest with yourself and with them. You’ll be more likely to find a job that fits that way.
Hallie,
I can help you find the right job!
These career tips are excerpted from one of my recent career articles published in the National Contract Management Association’s "Contract Management" magazine. finding a career you love.
