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How would you answer this common interview question? "What is your greatest weakness?

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Flight Attendant at Southwest Airlines

My inability to say no

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Mohammed Bamba
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Deputy Secretary General For Administration at National Youth League Liberia Congress For Democratic Change Cdc

Lead operations by coordinating the HR and monitoring . In such capacity you are the main focus person that provide staff appraisal and review.

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Magdolna Dasilva
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You dream it, I find it!

working around the clock.

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AJ
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I'm a perfectionist

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Keely Christ
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When the employer asks you your greatest weakness, they are seeking two things - 1. How self-aware are you (recognizing your own foibles or personality traits) and 2. How motivated are you to be "better"? So you would want to give an example of something that you have authentically struggled with and show what steps you are doing to be better in that area. That is an ideal response to the "weakness" question.

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Logistics Specialist Lis Ii at Amentum

My willingness to work long hours without pay for the good of the company

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Debra Brown
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Cashier at 76 Station

Accepting less than I'm worth

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Stephen Jarrell
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Guest Services at Andrew Jacksons Hermitage Museum And Mansion

Trying to accept a job I need instead of finding a job I’m experienced at.

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Tracy Anderson
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Sr Manager Production Dept at Schaff Piano Supply

To try things differently and make things better than they are. Most bosses don't like that I guess they know better.?

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Greg Kelly
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Broker Owner General Manager at Sellstate Realty

I work too hard.

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