Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” And You Say, “...”
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When the interviewer asks the question: “What are your weaknesses?”, what do you say? Do you try to convince them that you have no weaknesses? Or do you open up and reveal your weaknesses? Watch this video now to discover Dan’s secret to handling the interview question: “What are your weaknesses?”
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Answer with confidence on your face. A confident person can crack any interview. Confidence speaks louder than words.
So always be confident on yourself.
The honest truth is that confidence only comes through preparation or practice
@@johnereyimwen1246 you're right
Lol I was confident in every interview and never got hired 🤷♀️
U seem to be OVER-confident. Thats not good either
@@kellypyffer3958 You're not hired because you're different. You're unique. Make a big ambition and try hard to achieve it. You're not made for a job. Be an entrepreneur. Be your own boss. Write your own destiny. Try to create history.
One example for you - Jack Ma
Learn from Jack Ma.
Your story is similar to Jack Ma.
My weakness is that i always have the idea when there are things that needs improvement in the company but i am shy or more often scared to share it with the group of people. Because i'm afraid they will not listen. But there was this time when i have read an article that says "failure is not about when you get rejected, failure is when you have the chance but you never tried.." then i realized that i should give it a try to share my ideas. Who knows it might work and help the company in the future.
Thank you so much
You’re a genius
Tessa Palarca nice 👍
Am soooo using that quote in my interview tomorrow. Thank you
you're hired .
"What is your weakness"
Figuring out a satisfying answer to this question.
My weakness is that I tend to dwell on setbacks and think about what I could have done better. But lately I started to read and develop a more stoic mindset where I can accept the situation better and move forward.
Nice...i am gonna copy this
Me too
Can you share the books you been reading? Please
@@sharoncross5993 12 rules for life by Jordan Peterson
Thank you, will be getting this book this weekend
Being an introvert is not something that is “fixable”. It IS a personality trait and it’s actually very powerful. Introverts are not shy. That’s a misconception. They simply choose very wisely when to speak and when not to. Big difference
I don't think he directed the term 'fixable' towards those who are introverts. Rather, I think what he is trying to say that in terms of their social skills, that is what can be deemed as fixable. Maybe fixable was too straightforward and made the context seem as if being an introvert is similar to being broken, which is definitely not the case.I think what he meant was that the introverts' social skills can be improved on through time and with some help. They can gain a bit more confidence with talking, sharing ideas, being comfortable with their workmates etc.
introverts are simply introspective and bring an interesting alternative to ideas.
I am pretty sure I heard from a psychologist say that sociability and introversion/extraversion are two different things. I feel more like an extrovert than an introvert, but I am just shy and have social anxiety at times. I do my best work around others.
I am an introvert but i am not shy. I just prefer not to be around people i don't like. I don't like Americans so that means i won't hang around them.
right
- what is your greatest weaknesses?
I'm too honest...
- I don't think that's necessarily a weakness
I don't give a F*** what you think.
Haha 😂 nice one man
Lol
Too honest indeed🤣
"Your pants is unzipped!"
"You have a zit on your nose!"
"You smell really bad, when was the last time you took a shower?"
"Your breath stinks, go brush!"
"Did you get into a fight with a lawnmower and lose? Cause your hair is a wreck!"
"Aaahhhh!! F***, I'm too honest, I don't know how to shut up and I'm always saying things that hurt people's feelings, things that people wouldn't normally say cause they know it hurts feelings!!"
Lol 😂😂😂
I once was required, for beurocratic compliance reasons, to apply and interview for a job I didn't want.
They asked me: so what interested you in working for us?
I answered: lack of initiative and low self esteem I suppose.
After this video I'll be over qualified for McDonald's 😂😂😂
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Lmfaooo same I have a interview Thursday there😭and I’m sooooo scared
@@stormieweather7954 i hope you did well.
I'm trying to land a part time job at a grocery store so not to different for me.
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I once interviewed for a steel shop, I had zero steel experience. I did however have some construction background. He asked me what are your weaknesses and why should I even hire you with no experience in this field. My response was that even though I had no experience I was a quick learner and could take coaching, what I will not bring with me is 20 years of bad habits. I can learn to do things the way you want them. Without hesitation he offered me the position.
The problem is that the interviewer is also watching this!
That's so true lol
hahahahahhhahahaha.....
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Lol
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Hold on! Your answer to weaknesses questions as a shy, is not good answer for people who apply for sales position! Never ever say you're shy if you apply for sales
I agree but you can say that you are shy when mentionimg some of your ideas for the company because you dont know if it will be well received.
i could say I tend to talk too much about nonrelated things if I am trying to get a job as a salesperson or a Politician that would make me highly qualified. Salespeople have to be likable and people tend to like outgoing conversationalists. I am also an introvert
@@alegonzalez1564 you are right and sometimes you can apply this answer
This was exactly my thought when he said that.
I got that question in my last interview. I responded with "I love technology and I think I waited too long in my career to become a people leader. I became a manager to temporarily fill an open role and discovered I really enjoyed helping people move their careers forward. I read a few leadership books and took some classes, finished my degree in management and got more foundational experience. Now I'm ready to make my next step up. How can we leverage my interests to solve your needs?"
I got an offer that day.
Great response !
That answer was so good I looked up your page. Really well balanced answer I probably would have hired you too.
@@ericaclark2627 Thanks, Erica. That was about 15 years ago. Since that interview and that opportunity, my career has gone from "great" to "amazing". I'm on LinkedIn.
Interviewer: tell me about ur stength
Guy:well, i have many hidden talents
Interviewer : like what
Guy: idk, they r all hidden
Good one :D
lmao 😂
Wkwkwk.. perfect answer
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Being an introvert is a good answer for me because I really am an introvert 😂😂. Thank you
Same haha. But in my city, people treat introverts like it's some sort of disease or something which totally pisses me off. Maybe I wouldn't mention that in my future interviews mainly due to such mentality
But most people are introverts so just about everyone could use that answer.
Uhm, isn't being an introvert a personality trait? And he said that those cannot be fixed. Its a little counter-intuitive. And is it good to use such a weakness for a Customer Support Advisor role?
I wouldn't say I'm an introvert, I'll just let them know that I sometimes hold back my own ideas in fear of being wrong when often times my tuition was correct..
@@OscarRodriguez-hc5pp I actually like this one more... because I think many people have bad associations with introverts, like they can't be integrated in a team, even though that's not true. Also what @IStandAlone Roronoa Zoro said
I wonder if interviewers watch these videos and know when YOU have memorized the answers. "Oh I see you have watched Dan Lok's videos."
Great tip on talking about a skill you'd like to develop!
indeed
Indeed babe. Hire me as your pet.
@@MauriAllure that’s pretty bad that you needed that many jobs looool
Hiring manager: What are your weaknesses?
Me: I can't seem to answer stupid questions
JustBeYourself lmao 😂
Ahahaha
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Hiring manager: Okay, this is your CV and there is the door.
"Hmmm good question weakness is a foreign concept to me. I've never failed before" 😂😂😂😂
I like how this guy gets right to the point instead of rambling on for 15 to 20 mins
Video starts at 1:35
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Providing humorous or useful comments is your weakness. I hope this video has driven you you ok improve on this.
Mr. Don Lok, you are doing a tremendous job for us, your audiences. Thank you for your dedication!
My weakness was that I want things to be completed fast and sometimes I do it myself instead of delegating it to my staff. And this makes me busy on works that my staff can do. I realized the issue, so I attended a course called “effective manager” from Novaliches. Where it tells me about time management and work delegation. and I now make it my skill that I always spend 30 seconds to decide if the work I should do or delegate it to my staff and the result is that I can spend time for setting goals and planning to do it
Im highly impressed by the acceptance of an individual's humanity as shown in the second scenario, and the fact of being accepted as all of us being a work in progress, not to be dismissed summarily just because we are flawed/weak in some area.
When asked for your weakness, always reply with "my areas of opportunities are...." Never called them a weaknesses, it's an area of opportunity that is supposed to be fixable and addressed.
Your first scenario spells out my greatest weakness precisely. And I did grow stronger in that area through focusing attention toward improving interpersonal skills.
So glad I have found these videos from DanLok - I’ve only watched 2 so far and they are giving me confidence that I can improve my interview skills greatly by applying the teachings.
In the past I have been tentative answering questions regarding my weaknesses. Having watched this video it feels less threatening and safe and I can be more confident and authentic in my reply. Thank you Dan. 👍
I think to be honest, we all find ourselves weaknesses when working on-the-job. But then comes time for an interview, your mind goes blank or not 100% prepared for it. I have to say preparing for an interview would be my weaknesses 😂😂😂
I attended an interview training in which the person told me that when you are asked "What's your weakness? " you have to say something that is actually useful for the job that you are being interviewed for. She also gave some examples. Like, "I'm very talkative". I was asked this question in the interview for my first job and I gave that readymade answer although I was not at all talkative. Then the interviewer asked "How's that a weakness". I was not prepared for that question but somehow I managed by saying "Sometimes if u talk too much people might get annoyed". Anyway, I got hired although I quit that job in less than 2 years.
Wow!! It was like Dan's answer was tailor made for me!! He described me!! He put into words what I couldn't all these years!! Thanks a ton Dan!!!
I definitely like the, "I'm very introverted and not very vocal about my ideas"
I'm cringing as I was always that person who said, 'Well, I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist." I agree with these points. Great advice, Dan. No more BS to this question from me!
My weaknesses are two no.1 I over think too much especially with critical thinking. The ways I am improving on this is relaxing my mind & thoughts and then analyze what I am trying to accomplish or achieve in goals I set for myself. Another weakness is Public Speaking , I am a shy person and ways I am working on my shyness is to share more of myself to be more open but not tell my life story but to let people know some of life experiences Also reading books out loud and singing the words in songs out so I can project my voice.
Interviewer: “What are your weaknesses?”
Me: “When people ask me about my weaknesses”
Is this true?
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My major weakness is impatience, I want things to be done immediately...
My weakness is having ideas but when it comes to presenting or sharing them i freak out and tend to be shy .I am learning to be open minded, self confidence and believing in myself .Soon i will be able to stand in front of people and share my ideas without shying off
My weaknesses are:
- Kryptonite (makes me lethargic)
- Donuts (can't have enough of them)
- PUBG (I'm obsessed with getting chicken dinner)
"What is your greatest weakness?"
Me: "My bank account. That's why I want this job."
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Hahaha 🤣🤣
i may really say it in my interview , should I?
@@pranavmahadeokar6158 no...
@@pranavmahadeokar6158 a little laughter will charm the right boss. Just get a good feel for your audience.
Oh wow! This pop out in my recommendation just a day before my interview and I have been worrying to answer such question! Thank you!
Oh man, I used to HATE that question. But your video makes it easier to deal with that question. Thanks Dan! ❤️
This is really good Dan. Your perspective is so fresh and engaging, Can we get more on interviews? Thank you.
I will graduate at the end of the year, and I am going to be applying for jobs, so this series is going to be so valuable!
The eyebrows for some reason convey a lot of confidence. this is pretty awesome.
Prioritising used to be a weakness for me. Having an attention to detail, I would always spend time on smaller, less important things. Since recognising this, I've been working on the priorities and what's the most important tasks, and then to tie in my strength of efficiency, I can come up with ways to get both things done at the same time or on the same route.
Thank you, this in my weakness too😀
Dan Lok, you are amazing ? You are so good in your job.
You give people confidence, courage and you inspire people to do more and capable to do anything on earth.Believe me am tell you.
You are superstars.
Glad you brought this up! The sticky questions you often get in interviews can make or break a slam dunk! Weakness is often looked at a being to sensitive and as an easy pushover which is not necessarily the case. Weaknesses are things people should work on or with it takes them out of there comfort zone and makes them better individuals. We all forget that a employer wants a human being not a robot that's why you got the interview. However keep it work related because my personal weakness is different levels of poor no matter how much money I make I'm just a different level of poor which makes me a very good buyer or salesman.
I’m about to start interview college applicants in my city. and thank you Sifu for your valuable insights!
You can turnaround any weakness,
To your strength!
Great topic and video. Simply put, don't BS the interview, as they're probably smart enough to see through it, and instead focus on skills you can improve, turning your weakness into a strength as you show a willingness to learn and grow.
As a fresh graduate out of the university i had some many ideas in my mind to improve the production process. But as I worked for a year in a company, i realized, change can't happen all of a sudden. It is a process which take time, effort and commitment. So, I am now going along with things but also tweaking them a little everyday, like in my last job, I introduced new sops, which reduced ambiguity and brought certainty and confidence in people.
Dan my name is Jim! I have watched all of your videos and i really believe that your are special! I leave in Greece and I own a business! I would be pleased and very happy to meet you someday! Your are the best mentor!
My background is HR and Recruiting and I have a learned a lot from Dan Lok. He does have a way of keeping you interested.
I tend to need more time to get familiarized myself with new surroundings and tend to be reserved around new people. It's something I'm aware of and with the right help and support, I'm sure I can overcome it. Also being introverted, I tend to not speak up as much as I would like to, unless being given an audience. I do like sharing my thoughts and ideas with others but often do not find the right way to express them. I'm working on this too. I also procrastinate some times and have worse timings when working without proper deadlines
Sifu here is my weakness. I think I need a very steady strong mindset. I am working on it, and since HTC my mindset has been a lot stronger and steady than ever before, no more yo-yo days like before. I believe with more time I will get even better. I do this by surrounding myself with successful people, talking about their challenges and also by meditating.
Thank you for this video.
The introverted part was accurate, I also am a bit slow on the learning. I need to be told like 3 times to get it settled into my brain, and I need to write/types notes alot. I also get anxious easily so I tend to ask alot of questions. I try not to over panic and overload the person I'm talking to. I prioritize asking questions that seem reasonable instead of my irrational anxiety talking to them. I get therapy to help with that, and I try to see what I have control over and not. Throughout my customer service years, I've learned to come out more and settle situations on my own. Its still hard when I'm confronted with a difficult customer, but if I know its out of my control or not in my place, I contact the manager right away.
How is introvertion related to being a slow learner?
Well I see myself in you, I’m quite, and shy to share my ideas, I’m also a slow thinker. I hope that I can work on it soon
I got the job😎 I watched a few of your videos and they were impressed with the interview! Thank you so much!
Dan, your answers are GOLD. Would be very helpful. Thank you!
Dan Lok: My weaknesses is being an introvert
Me, an actual introvert: I liked that😪
Right! Worked at phone places bartender an restaurant an people are so mean. I wish i had found real deskt job
I love his enthusiasm, removes my nervousness.
Funny but true... My first interview I told the manager I don't have weaknesses because I am hardworking person ...After that he told me I will call you soon ... until now he didn't call me 😂😂😂
Lol, happens to all of us when we were Young and dumb.
Dang boi
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U don't say that
Lols he don't have enough balance to make that call he will reload and try to call again..
I love and respect you as family Dan Lok
Sir, thank you for your pointers they're all spot on... And I like that you don't talk in circles....just to get to the meat of what you want to send across.🤓👍
My weakness is into diction and nunciation of words, im really lacking into inter communication skills but i am often watching videos related to become fluent in speaking, always listening and answering exercises that is related to ace communication skills, up to this day, i believe that learning is an on going matter and i am into it.
I tend to be “overconfident” and sometimes that rubs people the wrong way. It’s a tough situation for me because I feel it’s a fine line to walk. I’ve been working on it for years honestly and feel like I’ve made some headway but I definitely still have some work to do...
Thank you, Dan Lok! I got my second interview!
So that's how it is. Now, I can generate a more confident answer to that question. Thank you so muchhhh.
Thanks Dan, I never really understood the actual meaning behind this question. Like many others I seem to gravitate towards " sweets" as answer but as you described it's more clear as to what a employer is really wanting to know.
Thanks again
My weakness I need to improve on sharing my ideas to others and learn to be active in activities in the office and to learn to share knowledge or know how to my colleagues
he has a chinese accent but the quality of the video is so good i dont even hear his accent anymore
it helped me alot , thank you!
Thank you Dan. I love your immensely informative videos.
I found your advice extremely helpful. I have an interview for a VP of Safety tomorrow. My biggest interview to date. I took some of your advice and will be using it during the interview
Thank you!!!
This was golden!! In fact I’m open to any coaching from u...secured the bag 🙌🏽
I dont need to watch one more video after i learn from you.. that good you are.
Amazing job 👏👏
I love his tips. And the fact that he is not persuading me to buy something in his videos. Awesome!
I find sincerity and confidence to work well also just answer the questions honestly and don’t talk for to long trying to build yourself up . How you portray yourself , speak and the demeanor in your face helps a lot .
I am highly creative and after building them up , As an introvert I am usually shy to show it to the world .
I am working on dominating as an introvert so I can be of high effectiveness to the company
When you say furthermore during a job interview:
Nasa: Say no more
I cannot believe Dan lok sharing these to us all is for Free!!! Thankyou I will remember your name this i can contribute
The 80/20 principal really helps when in a meeting or conversation with seniors
Dan, one of my weakness is sometimes I am not confident I can take the best decision. Sometimes I was not sure which decision to take regarding to my subordinates. Most of cases I managed that by asking for an advice from a most experienced person and trying to apply to my situation but I woud like to be more confident in me to take the proper decisions without any help.
Same here ! I got confident issue .
Always doubt even I have prepared so well for the presentation , now I read the book that how to manage my stress and seek coaching from my manager or senior .
My weakness is that because I am new to the field of project management that I need to further develop my technical skills. I have been taking classes at the University of St. Thomas for PM and working on my skills in areas like building a scope statement and a Work Breakdown Structures. While at the same time, I recently completed my Professional Scrum Master certification. I am building my know-how and enrolled in online training programs for Jira and MS Project though classes that professionals in the field have recommended. To become better at the soft skills of PM, I am reading Influence Without Authority by Cohen and Bradford and The Synergist by Les McKeown. Of course am always open to any coaching that can help with my technical skills
Best answer I have heard so far on how to answer this question
this was SOOO needed, thank you!
My weaknesses are focusing on something for a long time and Killing the time for giving a good result.
I believe that I'm quite weak in my time-management skills but then now a day's to take me over on that I use to make daily checklist of the tasks which are necessary to for the same day, and follow that strictly.
Got an interview today and your video truly helped.. 🙏🏼
You are a very wise man, keep on studing and sharing good ideas, god bless you.
Thank you so much for this Dan, learning a lot from you. ❤
That was great. I've been working for the company I work for now for 20 years in the same department, but now I would like to do something new in the company and will be using want I learned from your video tomorrow.
I have an interview tomorrow for a promotion and I know this question will come up. Thank you for the pointer.
These are the words of Wisdom from sifu Dan Lok 💖💖💖
My weakness is I get excited when I start a particular project, but by the time my excitement level goes down and I end up quitting it. But I have indulged myself in some meditational practices to increase my consistency level and I am pretty sure that I will come over it very soon.
That's the best non-answer I've ever seen. If they ask you something, be direct in answer. They ain't got all day to hear you.
Wow I really like his reply on being introverted. Because most videos I've seen always use the perfectionist example & losing time management, etc.
initially I was searching for some internet business skills, and finally I found you are also give a career coach suggestions. share with my sons who might face interview challenges in future! thanks Dan.
Interviewer: what's your weakness
Me: Mostly Covid19
Interviewer: that's not what I me...
Me: *starts coughing*
My greatest weakness since my childhood is I was a little introvert, I was afraid to talk to people or speaking on stage but since last three years I am working hard to overcome my weakness. In order to do so I joined some college clubs and whenever I got the chance to be ask some question from the person on stage I just force myself and I ask, that have given me a lot of confidence. Also, I gave some seminars also on stage during college to overcome my stage fear + in order to be more with people, currently I am reading a book, How to win friends and influence people, and the techniques mentioned in it really helps me a lot. Even, I am planning to join Toast Masters International, to overcome my stage fear.
Mr. Dan lok, you're awesome!
Looking forward for more videos.
Your are making interviewers job tougher
I always say my weakness is not being AS confidence as others but I’m currently am working on improving that weakness until I’m as confident as you 😊
Aleksas niiiiice 😊😊
My biggest weakness is not having the confidence to admit my biggest weakness
I will 100% use that introvery/shy line. Thank you!
Sir. Dan by doing this videos with your teachings you have opened my mind to new hope and possibilities . And when I achieve success I hope I get the chance to meet you.