{"id":168839,"date":"2024-01-11T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T07:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=168839"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:44:46","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: Helpful Tips for a Convincing Self-Presentation"},"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-60e184750e6b45c708cf141ffed4fcc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by<strong> Kerstin Lakits, Jan 11, 2024<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-45-4a2a96e7b015526ace783f880687d855 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Almost every job interview includes questions about your weaknesses. This question can easily throw you off balance. However, the right preparation allows you to use this topic to your advantage and impress the recruiters or your future boss. So, you should reflect beforehand \u201cWhat are my weaknesses?\u201d. Furthermore, you should figure out how to phrase your weaknesses in the work interview. In this article, we are going to explain the preparation process, self-reflection and presentation of your weaknesses in a job interview!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   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=\"#Personal Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why Are They Asked About?\">Personal Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why Are They Asked About?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#The Art of Perception: How to Identify Hidden Questions About Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">The Art of Perception: How to Identify Hidden Questions About Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why You Shouldn't Provide Standard Answers\">Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Provide Standard Answers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Properly Preparing Before the Interview: How to Identify Your Personal Weaknesses and Discuss Them Confidently\">Properly Preparing Before the Interview: How to Identify Your Personal Weaknesses and Discuss Them Confidently<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#List: Potential Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">List: Potential Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Responding Correctly: How to Communicate Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Responding Correctly: How to Communicate Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Avoiding Mistakes: Don'ts When Mentioning Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Avoiding Mistakes: Don&#8217;ts When Mentioning Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#The Right Number: How Many Weaknesses Should You Mention in a Job Interview?\">The Right Number: How Many Weaknesses Should You Mention in a Job Interview?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Self-Criticism as a Strength: The Benefits of an Authentic Presentation of Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Self-Criticism as a Strength: The Benefits of an Authentic Presentation of Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Strengths in a Job Interview: Your Time to Shine\">Strengths in a Job Interview: Your Time to Shine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion: Leveraging Weaknesses in a Job Interview as Strengths\">Conclusion: Leveraging Weaknesses in a Job Interview as Strengths<\/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-3803bf4cacbc01a4749d95e250e109aa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Personal Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why Are They Asked About?\">Personal Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why Are They Asked About?<\/h2>\n<p>Asking about your weaknesses in a job interview is a <strong>stress interview question<\/strong>. This means that the recruiters want to see how you act under stressful circumstances. The aim of this question is not to check whether you are qualified for the open position or fit for this activity. On the contrary, they want to know whether you <strong>reflect<\/strong> on your strengths and weaknesses and if you are <strong>honest<\/strong>. Furthermore, your future employer wants to know whether you can work on your weaknesses and ask for help in order to deliver the best possible result. This is wherein your potential and contribution to this company lay.<\/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-3636cab7fc47ef80d89324ef35d3ae94 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"The Art of Perception: How to Identify Hidden Questions About Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">The Art of Perception: How to Identify Hidden Questions About Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/h2>\n<p>The question about your weaknesses is not always formulated as \u201cWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?\u201d. Sometimes recruiters ask <strong>indirect questions<\/strong> 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How would your friends\/family describe you?<\/li>\n<li>Which personality trait would you want to change about yourself?<\/li>\n<li>What would your colleagues criticise you for?<\/li>\n<li>How resilient\/conflict-avoidant\/motivated to learn\/responsible\/good of a team player are you on a scale from 1 to 10?<\/li>\n<li>How much initiative do you bring to the table?<\/li>\n<li>Which tasks at your last work were challenging for you?<\/li>\n<li>Which aspect of the job description will be the most challenging for you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-hmb2jfo-6e57238d151fd91a478a25fd2731e1c5 hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  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-lq3tw2xy-9122fa7801c7c83cf288cecd47370b82 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why You Shouldn't Provide Standard Answers\">Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Provide Standard Answers<\/h2>\n<p>Standard answers to the question \u201cWhat are your weaknesses?\u201d have developed over time. The HR employees know these standard replies and do not want to hear pre-rehearsed answers. If you pick standard answers from advisers or the Internet, you seem <strong>lazy<\/strong> and <strong>lacking creativity<\/strong>. You will also not be different to other applicants or leave a lasting impression with a standard answer. Furthermore, you <strong>miss the chance<\/strong> to convince the HR employees and show them how self-reflected and well-prepared you are.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-jlfsawe-8c0a4e0b1f54a75bf52b067f49fff901 hr-short  avia-builder-el-17  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-lq3i7v9d-32c3d58e1076b24f421bb2e6e7f54883 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Properly Preparing Before the Interview: How to Identify Your Personal Weaknesses and Discuss Them Confidently\">Properly Preparing Before the Interview: How to Identify Your Personal Weaknesses and Discuss Them Confidently<\/h2>\n<p>Proper preparation is the first step to a confident self-presentation in a job interview so that this question won\u2019t faze you. Here are some preparation steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Think about your weaknesses. Be <strong>honest<\/strong> with yourself and <strong>reflect<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that your weaknesses do not <strong>contradict<\/strong> the <strong>core competencies<\/strong> 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, your weakness \u201cdon\u2019t enjoy working with people\u201d will be a huge obstacle.<\/li>\n<li>Come up with <strong>strategies<\/strong> and <strong>tricks<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-be8cg4k-8e56313ac793ac2ccb8d4ab206fa0e90 hr-short  avia-builder-el-19  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-245c705626b404cbbdcc5ce5b8faa021 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"List: Potential Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">List: Potential Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/h2>\n<p>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, no sense of orientation is a very serious weakness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily nervous<\/li>\n<li>Restless<\/li>\n<li>Stubborn<\/li>\n<li>Perfectionistic<\/li>\n<li>Too introverted\/extroverted<\/li>\n<li>Fear of public speaking<\/li>\n<li>Forgetful<\/li>\n<li>Indecisive<\/li>\n<li>Unable to say no<\/li>\n<li>Not good at remembering names<\/li>\n<li>Controlling<\/li>\n<li>Too emotional\/too unempathetic<\/li>\n<li>No assertiveness<\/li>\n<li>Not enjoy being on the phone<\/li>\n<li>No work experience<\/li>\n<li>Holes in your CV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When picking a weakness, you should also pick an <strong>example<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-39-783a0b30f6728f2d1651168a48023138 hr-short  avia-builder-el-21  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-34-504cdbe784dc848b9c23c74baa8ac124 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Responding Correctly: How to Communicate Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Responding Correctly: How to Communicate Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/h2>\n<p>Everybody has weaknesses. The crucial point is how you communicate and present your weaknesses. It is important that you show the HR employees that you are <strong>aware<\/strong> of your weaknesses and <strong>work<\/strong> on them.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you should present your weaknesses as <strong>resolutions<\/strong> by using past <strong>experiences<\/strong> to explain how your weaknesses affect your work and life. Then offer <strong>concrete strategies<\/strong> and measures that you use to work on your weaknesses. It\u2019s best to also show your <strong>progress<\/strong>. How heavily did it affect you in the beginning and how are you handling it now after having worked on it?<\/p>\n<p>Here is an <strong>example<\/strong> of what that would look like: \u201cI don\u2019t like public speaking. At school, my voice would shake and I would turn red during presentations. When I was studying, I attended speaking and rhetoric trainings. Now I am able to hold calm presentations and speak in front of an audience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-33-3db70056fd5edd7d4bb3fa964d460cda 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-60022e-32-85597207bd89c1d341203a1653e784ee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Avoiding Mistakes: Don'ts When Mentioning Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Avoiding Mistakes: Don&#8217;ts When Mentioning Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/h2>\n<p>There are many pitfalls and traps when it comes to the question about your weaknesses in a job interview. This question is not an invitation to unload <strong>all of your problems<\/strong> and negative character traits and to have a really <strong>good moan<\/strong> to your future employers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Humour<\/strong> is also not appropriate in a job interview since the HR employees are looking for a serious and thoughtful answer. You should avoid answers like \u201cCan you repeat the question? I don\u2019t always listen.\u201d, \u201cChocolate is my weakness.\u201d or \u201cMy biggest weakness is: my bank account!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some job interview experts recommend that you present a <strong>strength as a weakness<\/strong>, for example \u201cI am too organised\u201d. This will not show your self-reflection skills, but make you seem disagreeable. Claiming that you don\u2019t have <strong>any weaknesses<\/strong> is not only false (because everybody has strengths and weaknesses), but will also lead your interview partner to believe that you are arrogant and ignorant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-31-a2319bdb1e5aeefab133974346a07e2e hr-short  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  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-26  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-b19cc9f5d03d91110043261e8df77320 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"The Right Number: How Many Weaknesses Should You Mention in a Job Interview?\">The Right Number: How Many Weaknesses Should You Mention in a Job Interview?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are not asked for a specific number of weaknesses, you should make sure that you mention <strong>more strengths than weaknesses<\/strong>. <strong>Two to three<\/strong> weaknesses are sufficient to prove that you are self-reflected and honest. More important than the number of weaknesses is their strategic presentation. This means that you should keep in mind what job you are applying for and how much your chosen weakness would influence your work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-epzgm3y-ac856041b9ffa05fad176cc93684af94 hr-short  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  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-29  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-b5793c1a6038c68dfc8dc7bde5a2e2ff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Self-Criticism as a Strength: The Benefits of an Authentic Presentation of Weaknesses in a Job Interview\">Self-Criticism as a Strength: The Benefits of an Authentic Presentation of Weaknesses in a Job Interview<\/h2>\n<p>Why are self-reflection and self-criticism the best traits and ways to work with your weaknesses? Because self-critical people can question themselves and don\u2019t automatically look for mistakes or problems with other people or external circumstances. On the contrary, self-critical people can <strong>admit mistakes<\/strong>, <strong>learn<\/strong> from them and <strong>improve<\/strong>. Self-critical people bring the biggest potential for growth and success to companies! If your colleagues see that you are ready to take responsibility for your mistakes and weaknesses, it automatically makes you more <strong>trustworthy<\/strong> and <strong>reliable<\/strong>. Furthermore, you are leading by example, showing your colleagues that they can authentically own up to their mistakes without being screamed at, humiliated or fired. An honest and thoughtful response will leave the HR employee with a <strong>good impression<\/strong> and you will seem more likeable.<\/p>\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-31  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-32  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-33  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\" 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-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-67ddri-29-ad38bac9dcc3271b8c612ecf3b518924 hr-short  avia-builder-el-34  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-60022e-30-eee4e8ca53d2c8d8a9343ebb2b2a9927 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Strengths in a Job Interview: Your Time to Shine\">Strengths in a Job Interview: Your Time to Shine<\/h2>\n<p>Your strengths are the second medallion of self-reflection. This means that your new employer wants to know whether you know and can present your positive qualities and strengths. The aim of this question is not to paint yourself as superman or superwoman who can do everything. Rather you should provide an <strong>honest evaluation<\/strong> of your strengths.<\/p>\n<p>The question \u201cWhat are your strengths?\u201d needs <strong>preparation<\/strong> as well so that you don\u2019t mumble something unprepared. It\u2019s best to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses together. Come up with <strong>a list of strengths and weaknesses<\/strong>. What are you especially good at? What comes easy to you? What is your benefit for this company?<\/p>\n<p>There is no set amount of strengths that you need to mention during the job interview. As you prepare, you should pick a handful. <strong>Quality is more important than quantity<\/strong>. A few specific, well-prepared strengths are better than a long list of general strengths. Here are some strengths that will impress recruiters if you present them right:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>willingness to learn<\/li>\n<li>empathy<\/li>\n<li>stress resilience<\/li>\n<li>organisational skills<\/li>\n<li>initiative<\/li>\n<li>creativity<\/li>\n<li>problem-solving<\/li>\n<li>power of persuasion<\/li>\n<li>reliability<\/li>\n<li>communication skills<\/li>\n<li>analytical thinking<\/li>\n<li>openness<\/li>\n<li>independent work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure that you pick strengths that <strong>fit the job description<\/strong> of the job you are applying for. While communication skills and customer service skills are important when you work with customers, analytical thinking and problem-solving are especially relevant in the management sector.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that you explain your strengths using an example or past experiences. For example: \u201cMy biggest strength is my willingness to learn. After my introduction at my last work, I participated in voluntary courses and learned more about this subject because I want to deliver the best possible performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing about your response is that you are honest, authentic and thoughtful. Avoid exaggerations and find a <strong>balance<\/strong> between self-promotion and reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-22-8f2b84555435b16a379537b7953c125c hr-short  avia-builder-el-36  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-8-6d16c1499bfe20e828032dd7eb6568d3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Conclusion: Leveraging Weaknesses in a Job Interview as Strengths\">Conclusion: Leveraging Weaknesses in a Job Interview as Strengths<\/h2>\n<p>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 resolutions, you show your interview partner that you are thoughtful, self-critical and honest. The character traits are strengths that will balance out your weaknesses. 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