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Being desperate enough to be stuck in this interview answering these daft questions 8o)
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I always say: "I tend to be somewhat of a perfectionist with my work, and tend to become frustrated if I feel that I have not given 110%". By saying this, you have answered their question, but you have also (slyly) highlighted the fact that you are an excellent, results driven employee. Although .. obviously, if you aren't a perfectionist, don't use this answer! It just always works for me.
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My slight social anxiety and shyness
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Once I get started on something, I can't quit until I deem it "Finished."
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I tend to get angry and go postal on most people, so watch out.
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"I expect others to work to the same high standard as I do." :)
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I talk too much when I get nervous and say the most stupid things.. I am even telling myself in my head to SHUT UP but on and on I go when I am nervous. =(
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Tiles...I flunked the interview...LOL
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Being too helpful/sometimes I can irritate people by being to orderly.
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I just care and give too much. Give, give, give, that's all I do....lol
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i work too hard haha only joking i'm actually dead
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That I'm too much of a "people-pleaser" ;)
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I have been told that while I go above and beyond my job description, I need to delegate more responsibilities to my staff.
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My greatest flaw wouldn’t be something that everyone else would think of. I think my greatest or worst would doubting God’s promises. It’s the only thing I do that hurts me the most in every part of my life.
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"My greatest flaw, I suppose, would be the inability to find a job. Hence the fact that I'm here with you, Mr. Johnson."
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I speak my thoughts out loud...causes trouble because people think I'm being confrontational...i'm not...I just think things through out loud.
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I'm hyper and alot of people think I'm stupid or unreliable because of it.
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I have trouble saying "No"
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I'm a work-a-holic *wink wink*
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I drink a lot, stuff starts "dissapearing" around the office, and I will hit on your wife at the office party.
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Negative questions need to be answered very carefully. Two approaches seem to work best: 1. Answer the question with a negative trait or quality that has little to do with the job and then list three strong qualities. (Example: My math skills are not nearly as strong as my leadership, motovational, and PC skills.) 2. Answer the question but then follow it up with the steps you are taking to improve that flaw. (Example: I have always struggled with my math skills. But I am working on improve it by taking a math class, using a calculator to double-check myself, and spending additional time when needed to make sure I am accurate.) These methods are usually better than simply admitting you lack some essential skill needed to do the job.
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I was told the best time to say in reply to this question is "I don't know when to stop" something like this will make the person think that you are a hard worker who will put in more hours than they are put down for.
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I have three big flaws, but I try to use them to my advantage: One, I'm very stubborn, but I use this to never give up on things. Two, I'm very proud, so I try to take great pride in my work. Three, I'm extremely competetive, so I try to do my best so that I can improve by comparing myself to the standards around me and trying to match or beat them.
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I always devote to do the things perfect. Whenever anything goes wrong, I become worried immediately although I look for better alternatives / solutions to solve the problems. And moreover, I am not perfect in performing multi-tasking. I can conentrate on one task at a time. If I have to fulfill more than one tasks at a time, I may not be doing perfect in all tasks.
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My greatest flaw would be believing excessively in people reporting to me.
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I tend to spit when I speak, and when I am nervous my answering of questions are not always witty,accurate and persuasive, maybe that is why I am still looking for a job.
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I always say it is that I am a perfectionist. That way its a win-win situation.
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I cut my toenails at my work desk and the clippings jam the keys on my keyboards.
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I tend to be impatient with people that are slow or that screw off when they should be working, but, because I am aware of it, I try to use it positively, by helping those that are slower, if they want the help. I also, because I know I am this way, am more aware of my feeling this way at the time, so keep it reined in.
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I would say, "giving an honest answer to a probing question" (That wouldn't be true, but I'd say it.)
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"I have a tendency to mercilessly beat those who question my perfection." yeah, that's what I'd say...
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That I haven't applied to work here sooner. Maybe not true, but I could follow up with something else. Nothing wrong with a little brownosing ;D.
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I think answering my greatest flaw is being early for almost everything or sometimes I am too honest. These are interview brownie points. Another one any boss likes to hear is one of my biggest flaws is spending too much time at work and I really love being involved in what I am working on.
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"Asking for too high of a pay at job interviews."
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Not realizing that I should have applied for this job sooner.
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Not using my time wisely.
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Impatience with questions about my character!
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That's a good question. I said something risky my last job interview. I said "My greatest flaw is.....not being able to recognize my own flaws....?" (like I'm gonna tell them the truth!!!) and went on to market myself how I would be a great asset to their company! I got the job!
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Impatience and I am a workaholic perfectionist. It can be very annoying for some people
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I sometimes try a little to hard to prove myself
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I have an ego when it comes to certain things, and I can be cruel when it's not needed.
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I can be a bit impatient at times, and tend to sweat the small stuff more than I need to.
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I work too hard, sometimes to death. I become a bloated, festering corpse that spreads disease throughout the company.
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I would have to answer that I do not smile as much as I would like to. When I get busy, I tend not to smile much.
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if you have a flaw, describe what your flaw is...be honest...but describe in the same sentence what you have done in the past to correct the problem.
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i over engineer everything i do so makeing work harder than it should be!!!
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The question is usually "What is your greatest weakness?" to which I answer "Kryptonite."
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Truthfully I would say my overt honesty.
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I would have to say, I'm just a little too humble.
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i need to mass debate at least twice daily
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I tend to pick pocket while on job.. I hope that is not a problem. Stupidness aside, I usually say that I ocassionally get upset when people ignore their duties.
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..."and if my skill set is not what this company is looking for, please know I am willing to sleep with everyone in the department that you will be sending the new applicants to, if it will help secure a position here for me"
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i'm very passive
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My ongoing tribute to Hanibal Lechter, and facination with serial killers through the ages (o.k. a plus if you are joining law enforcement, but a minus if interning in the local hospital)
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Im a tad bit quiet.
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"Being so good at what I do."
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Say that you work too hard and that you tend to be a perfectionist.
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Taking on too many tasks at once, resulting in my slowing down, but I'd reassure the interviewer that I am able to identify when this occurs and immediately correct the situation.
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I'm too passive
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Never settling for less than my best :)
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Not having been lucky enough to win Lotto, so that I wouldn't have to be sitting, here sucking up to you so that you pick me for your fricken job.
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the fact that i have to answer this question why do they have interviews people flake on jobs all the time you answer that seriously 100% no BS no one would get hired it comes down to how bad do you need it thats the question to ask
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This is a trap question. Usually we try to disguise a strength as a weakness...which everyone does so much that it is easy to see through. I once read that the best thing to do is let the interviewer know that you can think of nothing that would stand in the way of performing in the positions with excellence, then go over your best qualification. As in.. "Nobody is perfect, but based on the qualification of this position, I would be an outstanding match. Most employers are looking for two things...the qualifications to do the job and the desire to be excellent. I have both, so I can see nothing that should bring concern about my ability or my desire to perform this job with excellence." Cheers!
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I tend to procrastinate. I'll tell you all about it later.
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IM always trying to find shortcuts and being more efficient to the greatest degree possible
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giving too much attention to detail would be my main flow.
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to be interviewed by you lol just kidding. i think its my inert and laz and easy to sleep :), however i think i'm good at thinking and working
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I try too hard, sometimes, to do things myself, before asking for help, if I need it.
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When asked "What are your weaknesses?," it’s important not to sound canned and say that you “work too hard.” Rather, share one example of a weakness and how you’ve learned from it and are working on overcoming the challenge. It's okay to have a real weakness, as long as you have a strategy for how to overcome that weakness. http://www.fpcnational.com/typical-interview-questions.html
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My vision, it blurs and these are the best glasses they can make for me.
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"I don't know that it's my greatest flaw, but I sometimes would rather just do something myself than wait for someone else & that is not always best."
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what do you need to improve, don't be too truthful
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This is a typical question asked at job interviews. The best answer would be a flaw with a positive aspect. Such as: "competitive", wanting to be on top of the game while being afraid of not delivering. Emmanuel Matityahu
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