{"id":168839,"date":"2026-10-01T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=168839"},"modified":"2026-09-13T19:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:02:22","slug":"job-interview-weaknesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/job-interview-weaknesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaknesses in a job interview: How to convince them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-bc3d238cc5cfe9010debbaad5ba9c1b5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by<strong> Kerstin Lakits, 01.10.2026<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqxm9q9o-61b3c04d195ce657bd6cee8f0cd9e9a9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lqxm9q9o-61b3c04d195ce657bd6cee8f0cd9e9a9{\nmargin-top:-30px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lqxm9q9o-61b3c04d195ce657bd6cee8f0cd9e9a9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-45-6d592a79f18b5ff6d236ec35940363df '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many job interviews, you will still be asked about your weaknesses but often not with the classic question, \u201cWhat are your weaknesses?\u201d anymore. Instead, interviewers are interested in how well you can assess yourself and what areas you would still like to improve. With the right preparation, you can turn your weaknesses into strengths and even impress your interviewer. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through how to prepare, reflect on yourself, and present your weaknesses effectively in a job interview!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6bc2311b4b7cf6a59efa767d5c678437 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of contents: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Why are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How to identify your personal weaknesses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to identify your personal weaknesses<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Which weaknesses are appropriate to mention in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which weaknesses are appropriate to mention in a job interview?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How to phrase your weaknesses correctly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to phrase your weaknesses correctly<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Dos and don\u2019ts when answering the \u2018weaknesses\u2019 question\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos and don\u2019ts when answering the \u2018weaknesses\u2019 question<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Strengths in a job interview: your chance to shine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengths in a job interview: your chance to shine<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips for students and those starting out in their careers with no work experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for students and those starting out in their careers with no work experience<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion: turning weaknesses into strengths in a job interview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: turning weaknesses into strengths in a job interview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Frequently asked questions about weaknesses in job interviews\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about weaknesses in job interviews<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-168839'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-blr92zy-50910f1b9b039afe8fb81611c538edc4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Why are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Why are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking about your weaknesses in a job interview is a <\/span><b>stress question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that the recruiters want to see how you act under stressful circumstances. The aim of this question is not to check if you are qualified for the open position or fit for this task. Instead, they want to know if you <\/span><b>reflect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your strengths and weaknesses and if you are <\/span><b>honest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your future employer also wants to know whether you can work on your weaknesses and ask for help in order to deliver the best possible result. This is where your potential to grow and make a meaningful contribution to the company lies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-6kt9hda-d19248815eff7b222cfeae1fdd596217 hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lq3ubqcd-460593fbba464119d4a591605bc8124b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How are you asked about your weaknesses in a job interview?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question about your weaknesses is not always phrased as \u201cWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?\u201d. Sometimes recruiters ask <\/span><b>indirect questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a job interview. The HR employees want to make sure that you cannot use prepared answers for standard questions. They are looking for a spontaneous and honest answer. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would your friends\/family describe you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which personality trait would you want to change about yourself?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would your colleagues criticise you for?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How resilient\/conflict-avoidant\/motivated to learn\/responsible\/good a team player are you on a scale from 1 to 10?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much initiative do you bring to the table?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which tasks in your last job were challenging for you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which aspect of the job description will be the most challenging for you?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These hidden questions about your weaknesses address certain qualities that are important to the company. The recruiters don\u2019t specifically ask if this is a weakness, but rather how you would evaluate yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-hmb2jfo-6e57238d151fd91a478a25fd2731e1c5 hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-db5a4j2-46352268684c003723a1c7d14c540226 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-db5a4j2-46352268684c003723a1c7d14c540226\">\n.flex_column.av-db5a4j2-46352268684c003723a1c7d14c540226{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-db5a4j2-46352268684c003723a1c7d14c540226 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lqxm1j9n-e0275f54da29ad6eb9a1b328cd50c709 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How to identify your personal weaknesses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How to identify your personal weaknesses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being well prepared is the first step toward a confident self-presentation in a job interview and will help you answer this question without hesitation. Here are some practical preparation steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about your weaknesses. Be <\/span><b>honest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with yourself and <\/span><b>reflect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the areas in your life that you struggled with in the past. Explain your weakness using an example, so that the recruiter understands in which situations and to what extent your weakness manifests. In the following section, you will find some common weaknesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your weaknesses do not <\/span><b>contradict<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><b>core competencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your new job because this position won\u2019t be the right one for you. For example, if you want to work as a nurse, the weakness of not enjoying working with people will be a huge obstacle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come up with <\/span><b>strategies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>tricks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use to work on and balance out your weaknesses. On the one hand, this shows that you are working on yourself. On the other hand, you prove that your weakness will not affect your work significantly. For example, if you are sometimes a little bit unorganised, you can develop a system for your calendar so that you don\u2019t miss any deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqxm4t55-d99d6701d82cdb3a3b69758f08052b8d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lqxm4t55-d99d6701d82cdb3a3b69758f08052b8d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lqxm4t55-d99d6701d82cdb3a3b69758f08052b8d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lqxm4t55-d99d6701d82cdb3a3b69758f08052b8d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-168819 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-168819 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-1030x694.jpeg\" alt='' title='strengths and weaknesses'  height=\"694\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-1030x694.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-1536x1035.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-2048x1380.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-1500x1011.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-705x475.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Be critical of yourself - recognizing your weaknesses and working on them is a true strength! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6b8ji3y-923d228d54a088e12579c205188bcc51\">\n.flex_column.av-6b8ji3y-923d228d54a088e12579c205188bcc51{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6b8ji3y-923d228d54a088e12579c205188bcc51 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqxm5ejx-b4bf3161dafc37a63322e9e8ffcc111d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lqxm5ejx-b4bf3161dafc37a63322e9e8ffcc111d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lqxm5ejx-b4bf3161dafc37a63322e9e8ffcc111d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lqxm5ejx-b4bf3161dafc37a63322e9e8ffcc111d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-168819 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-168819 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='strengths and weaknesses'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/staerken-schwaechen-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Be critical of yourself - recognizing your weaknesses and working on them is a true strength! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-jlfsawe-8c0a4e0b1f54a75bf52b067f49fff901 hr-short  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lq3i7v9d-4e5ff5515f8305ad80fff28502d652af '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Which weaknesses are appropriate to mention in a job interview?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Which weaknesses are appropriate to mention in a job interview?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We prepared a list of common weaknesses that you can mention in a job interview. So, you can think about which one applies to you. Depending on the job you are applying for, some weaknesses are worse than others. For example, if you apply for a position as a driver or chauffeur, a poor sense of direction is a very serious weakness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily nervous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procrastination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restless<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stubborn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too direct\/too reserved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too introverted\/extroverted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of public speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indecisive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unable to say no<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not good at remembering names<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unorganised\/chaotic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too emotional\/too unempathetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad sense of orientation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of assertiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not enjoying being on the phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No work experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaps in your CV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have become aware of your weaknesses, you should also pick an <\/span><b>example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explain your weakness. It is not sufficient to say \u201cMy weakness is\u2026\u201d. Explain how this weakness has affected your work so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-be8cg4k-8e56313ac793ac2ccb8d4ab206fa0e90 hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lq3ucnik-7d7160881cf1999d2da55b8b7911bf1d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How to phrase your weaknesses correctly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How to phrase your weaknesses correctly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has weaknesses. What matters is how you communicate and present your weaknesses during a job interview. It\u2019s important to show the recruiter that you\u2019re aware of your weaknesses and that you\u2019re working on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to approach this is in three steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name the weakness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be open and honest about your weakness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Give some context:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a specific experience to explain how the weakness has affected your work or your life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Show how you\u2019re working on it:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Describe what you\u2019ve done to work on your weakness and how you deal with it today.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you\u2019re not only showing your weakness, but also your personal development process. <\/span><b>Two to three well-chosen weaknesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more than enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of what this could look like: \u201cI don\u2019t really enjoy speaking in front of an audience. At school, my voice would always shake during presentations and I would turn red. During my studies, I attended public speaking and rhetoric courses. Now, I\u2019m able to give confident and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/presentation-skills-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective presentations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in front of an audience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-39-783a0b30f6728f2d1651168a48023138 hr-short  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-34-f0ecb9dda24334b625b776bd40981927 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Dos and don\u2019ts when answering the \u2018weaknesses\u2019 question\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Dos and don\u2019ts when answering the \u2018weaknesses\u2019 question<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When answering the question about your weaknesses, there are a few common pitfalls to watch out for. Here are the most important dos and don\u2019ts for a job interview:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-av_table-50e186637ed9ed16c605214627a3a44d avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Do<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Only list 2\u20133 weaknesses.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t list all of your negative qualities.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Show that you can realistically assess your weaknesses.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t claim that you don\u2019t have any weaknesses.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Explain how you\u2019re working on your weaknesses.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t disguise a strength as a weakness, e.g. \u201cI\u2019m too organised.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Be honest and authentic.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t use memorised or unconvincing answers.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Answer seriously and thoughtfully.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t try to brush off your weaknesses with jokes, e.g. \u201cI have a weakness for chocolate!\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Stick to weaknesses that are relevant to the job.<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Don\u2019t use the question as an opportunity to rant about former employers or your problems.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Do'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Don\u2019t'; } <\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-31-a2319bdb1e5aeefab133974346a07e2e hr-short  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-35-87042308b3beb1691256f19018a75415 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-35-87042308b3beb1691256f19018a75415\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-35-87042308b3beb1691256f19018a75415{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-35-87042308b3beb1691256f19018a75415 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-44-2c195fec77da78664f6364d970c99c10 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Strengths in a job interview: your chance to shine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Strengths in a job interview: your chance to shine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your strengths are the other side of self-assessment. Here recruiters also want to know whether you\u2019re aware of your positive qualities and can assess them realistically. It\u2019s not about presenting yourself as Superman or Superwoman, but about showing your strengths honestly and confidently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, make sure you also prepare for the question, \u201cWhat are your strengths?\u201d Think about what you\u2019re particularly good at, what comes easily to you, and what value you can bring to the company. Choose strengths that fit the position you\u2019re applying for and, if possible, back them up with specific examples from your previous experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some possible strengths include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willingness to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work well under pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisational skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiative<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work independently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing when answering is to be honest, authentic, and self-aware. Avoid exaggerating and find a good balance between presenting yourself confidently and staying down-to-earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-29-ad38bac9dcc3271b8c612ecf3b518924 hr-short  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-30-91ebe6dc1f6f7ba4e01915d2721ac316 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Tips for students and those starting out in their careers with no work experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Tips for students and those starting out in their careers with no work experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially during your first job interview, you probably don\u2019t have any professional work experience yet. But that doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have practical experience or relevant skills to bring to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about what you\u2019ve already learned during your studies, internships, part-time jobs, or projects. If you\u2019re studying a subject that\u2019s closely related to the job, then practical courses or projects can show that you\u2019ve already gained some initial experience in your field. You can also gain valuable experience from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/jobs-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part-time jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as working with different people, teamwork, reliability, and handling stressful situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/internship-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internship abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/semester-abroad-important-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semester abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another experience worth mentioning. It shows that you can adapt to a new environment and are willing to step outside your comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to hide a gap in your CV either. Briefly and honestly explain how it happened and what you did or learned during that time. What matters less than how much work experience you have is being able to show what you can already do and how you\u2019re continuing to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still unsure about what you want to do after your studies, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/after-graduation-thoughtful-tips-and-ideas-for-your-next-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best tips for life after graduation.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-22-8f2b84555435b16a379537b7953c125c hr-short  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-8-a985053ca8e616e1acdb0d48422d607d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Conclusion: turning weaknesses into strengths in a job interview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Conclusion: turning weaknesses into strengths in a job interview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job interview is the perfect opportunity to present your authentic self. Your strengths are your biggest assets that will convince your future boss. By presenting your weaknesses as areas you are actively working on, you show your interview partner that you are thoughtful, self-critical and honest. These character traits are strengths that will balance out your weaknesses. So, in the end, it is more about the way you present and handle your weaknesses than which weakness you mention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/job-interview-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for the perfect job interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/working-as-a-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for working during your studies here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-2d5db5f64ae26441752c85579942ced7 hr-short  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mu01uabb-3c3508c75f32eb8a34cbe68914e33310 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Frequently asked questions about weaknesses in job interviews\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Frequently asked questions about weaknesses in job interviews<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mu01x0jf-cdf195abfce8a8b81900bd7a24695f40  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mu01v3zq-cdaffa71dc16f414bc7fc5220eae3c64'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can I identify my own weaknesses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can I identify my own weaknesses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can I identify my own weaknesses?\">How can I identify my own weaknesses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can identify your own weaknesses by thinking about which tasks you find difficult, what feedback you\u2019ve received so far, and where you\u2019d still like to improve. Friends, family, or colleagues can also give you an honest assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mu01vh69-37bfa09520ab6c7b661b6cd52a9c99f0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is a likeable weakness?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is a likeable weakness?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is a likeable weakness?\">What is a likeable weakness?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A likeable weakness is honest, understandable, and not something that would affect your ability to do the job. Even better if you can also show that you\u2019re already working on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mu01vx81-aa41c9ee60ba1f60182fa6667c4420a2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can I phrase weaknesses positively?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can I phrase weaknesses positively?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can I phrase weaknesses positively?\">How can I phrase weaknesses positively?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To phrase weaknesses positively, name the weakness, give some brief context, and explain what you\u2019re doing to work on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mu01wnmj-8f143a371906d0895b7eba4e32937fde'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which weaknesses can I mention in a job interview?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which weaknesses can I mention in a job interview?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which weaknesses can I mention in a job interview?\">Which weaknesses can I mention in a job interview?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many possible weaknesses you can mention in a job interview. 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