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How to Communicate Your Weakness in a Job Interview

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Prepare yourself to be asked to communicate to your interviewer what your weaknesses are, and you'll be less likely to count being tongue-tied among them.

Step 1: Focus on minor weaknesses
When you answer the question, focus on minor weaknesses and describe specific ways you are trying to improve them.

Tip
Be honest and keep it brief.

Step 2: Avoid a list of weaknesses
Don't mention weaknesses that affect your job performance, such as always being late and not paying attention to detail.

Step 3: Talk about past weaknesses
Talk about weaknesses that you have resolved in the past, and how you have effectively improved your work performance.

Step 4: Express self-improvement interest
Express how past experience has made you a better employee and how you've learned from mentors who have taken you under their wing.

Did You Know?
Did you know? According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in 2009, hiring was expected to be down 7 percent for the following year's college graduates.

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