What are Your Weaknesses? - Sample Answer

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"WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?" - SAMPLE ANSWER
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In this video, "What are your weaknesses? - Sample Answer", Linda Raynier shows you how to communicate job weaknesses by using an example of a weakness for an interview. Weaknesses in job interview is a very common question that is asked and you want to be prepared by knowing what your weakness in job interview is. To understand your greatest weakness interview answers, you need to know it's not a personality trait. Weaknesses for an interview are based on a certain context. Watch the video to figure out your interview weakness answers.
You need to know several things about weaknesses:
1. 1) Your weakness is NOT equal a personality trait
2. 2) Your weakness is NOT a strength in disguise
Then follow 3 steps that will help you to assess what your weaknesses are.
Bonus:
Here are some helpful lines to get you started:
“In situations where ______(insert your context/situation here)”
“I have tended or tend to ___________(insert the way you exhibit this weakness, not the weakness itself)”
“This has made me appear ______(insert weakness here”
“As a result, I’ve learned to be cognizant of this fact and no longer ______(insert the way you exhibit this weakness)”“Instead, I now _____(insert your solution that resolves this weakness)”
This has resulted in ___(insert your successful results)”
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  • @LindaRaynier
    @LindaRaynier7 жыл бұрын

    What are Your Weaknesses? - Sample Answer // Please let me know if you felt this video helped!

  • @pratimaruparel6254

    @pratimaruparel6254

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I have understood how to handle this question. Thank you.

  • @schaulktaylor5426

    @schaulktaylor5426

    7 жыл бұрын

    Very well put together. Its a good one and I am sure it will surely help out

  • @brishawnsanders5873

    @brishawnsanders5873

    7 жыл бұрын

    Linda Raynier What if your weakness is much more general/open. I truly believe my weakness is encountering a process that I lack adequate knowledge to handle without assistance. It seems like a strength for a weakness after you described what weaknesses are not. Now I am questing if it's an appropriate response to this interview question.

  • @vindiesel5224

    @vindiesel5224

    7 жыл бұрын

    Linda Raynier . Thank you for your video. can I tell them my voice it's hard and when am talking they thinking that I'm mad ? Thank you

  • @rrkajen

    @rrkajen

    7 жыл бұрын

    Its really helping all employers and also you videos are deeply helping Interviewers too.

  • @NickB1313
    @NickB13133 жыл бұрын

    Don't be nervous for an interview. Just study up on the company, have confidence, know your work history, recall stories, relate your work history to the job, have questions to ask at the end. If you don't get it, so be it. Don't take it personal. Life's too short and the world is chaos. Just be happy. Keep plugging away.

  • @alliswell9574

    @alliswell9574

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true! :)

  • @2000POOPER

    @2000POOPER

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry can u repeat that

  • @allyssakayex1313

    @allyssakayex1313

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @akimateru7980

    @akimateru7980

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mic drop

  • @isaiahjhuncastillo2095

    @isaiahjhuncastillo2095

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you it made my feel light

  • @TinyFord1
    @TinyFord15 жыл бұрын

    My biggest weakness is finding a good answer to the question of what my biggest weakness is

  • @moehamad5875

    @moehamad5875

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me 2 😂😂😂

  • @riddhis2840

    @riddhis2840

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me 2🤣🤣🤣

  • @Sabrewolf0

    @Sabrewolf0

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @gloriouscontent3538

    @gloriouscontent3538

    5 жыл бұрын

    You seemed to have no trouble saying that. I'd say it's your punctuation.

  • @arpineh.beglaryan8743

    @arpineh.beglaryan8743

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol... genius!!!😁

  • @Mode307
    @Mode3075 жыл бұрын

    Who's watching this at 3 am because there's an interview tomorrow? (Or later/ if you sleep that still counts as tomorrow)

  • @user-nu7tx8ic7h

    @user-nu7tx8ic7h

    5 жыл бұрын

    明天两点,现在凌晨1,16

  • @marye3460

    @marye3460

    5 жыл бұрын

    Azure Rathalos it’s 4am here in London atm :/

  • @marye3460

    @marye3460

    5 жыл бұрын

    Azure Rathalos I’ve been watching so many videos for hours :/

  • @user-nu7tx8ic7h

    @user-nu7tx8ic7h

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@marye3460 best luck to you, 11:40am in kunming. china

  • @thomaszapantis9429

    @thomaszapantis9429

    5 жыл бұрын

    45 mins for my interview

  • @carmenluna306
    @carmenluna3066 жыл бұрын

    I watched almost all of your videos to prepare for my very first job interview. The interviewer asked me this question and I answered it according to what you had suggested and she nodded her head, and even said she agreed with me! My first ever interview went really well because of you, and the best part?? I GOT THE JOB!! Thank you so much for making all these videos. It really helps!

  • @hafsafiqi7097

    @hafsafiqi7097

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carmen Luna Congratulations!

  • @robertgabuna355

    @robertgabuna355

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chuckles...

  • @likhithareddy927

    @likhithareddy927

    5 жыл бұрын

    What did you say Ur weakness in interview ??

  • @Slimm_Sheedah1

    @Slimm_Sheedah1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carmen Luna congratulations

  • @Beautiful_KFord

    @Beautiful_KFord

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carmen Luna wow that’s amazing ! Congrats

  • @beautygloss19
    @beautygloss193 жыл бұрын

    "My weakness is that in situations when there's a deadline i tend to want things done quickly and efficiently" that sounds a lot like a strength in disguise. Same as saying "my weakness is that i'm a perfectionist"

  • @nocturnalflowerchild

    @nocturnalflowerchild

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I thought😂😂

  • @danielalandaverde8557

    @danielalandaverde8557

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the point

  • @beautygloss19

    @beautygloss19

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielalandaverde8557 yeah but i dont see much difference from saying that, than to saying "my weakness is that im a perfectionist "

  • @AlphaPrettyBoy

    @AlphaPrettyBoy

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can replace that with “when there’s a deadline I tend to work endlessly last minute which is not as efficient had I started earlier”

  • @bradlawless979

    @bradlawless979

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruhhh

  • @NachaMikaelys_Official
    @NachaMikaelys_Official3 жыл бұрын

    90% of people here have interview in the following days.

  • @JAN2MARS

    @JAN2MARS

    3 жыл бұрын

    In two hours for me.

  • @khartfield956

    @khartfield956

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol what are the 10% doing here

  • @axelrodriguez9044

    @axelrodriguez9044

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed

  • @Julie-re4os

    @Julie-re4os

    3 жыл бұрын

    In 1 hour👀

  • @jyarc4903

    @jyarc4903

    3 жыл бұрын

    i had 2 weeks to prepare and its in 2 days

  • @philipjames9194
    @philipjames91947 жыл бұрын

    Whose nervous for tomorrow's interview? I know I do. =/

  • @17aayush

    @17aayush

    7 жыл бұрын

    got interview today thats why I am watching this video lol...

  • @justdnk777

    @justdnk777

    7 жыл бұрын

    Next Friday, (shivers).

  • @mariewilliams5883

    @mariewilliams5883

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mein Kaizer I have an interview tomorrow.

  • @No_nosay

    @No_nosay

    7 жыл бұрын

    me to! lol

  • @infinityloveforinfinite2800

    @infinityloveforinfinite2800

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have an interview tomorrow, I'm nervous. I hope I will get a job offer.

  • @starstrudel8417
    @starstrudel84174 жыл бұрын

    I usually just patch things up by saying my weakness is I can get a little scatterbrained because I'm usually handling many tasks at the same time. I always follow it with a solution, such as "--which is why I'm always keeping meticulous notes and constantly updating my agendas; it keeps me on top of things."

  • @romarana5938
    @romarana59383 жыл бұрын

    I changed two jobs in last 1 and half year and I refer to Linda's videos both the time. they asked me this question and the best answer I came up with is, " For me it is very hard to say NO, I want to explore more and learn more so every time my teammates asks for a favor I tend to say yes and always end up with more responsibilities, that also one of the reason I am quite efficient now with time management and apart from that I get chance to work with the teammate, get to know the person" I think it is a great answer.

  • @samanthaaune

    @samanthaaune

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you! this captured it perfectly

  • @mermaid0407

    @mermaid0407

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you.

  • @SadddBaby

    @SadddBaby

    Жыл бұрын

    seriously thank you for this

  • @siobhanshavonne7733
    @siobhanshavonne77334 жыл бұрын

    I really just hate the whole interview process. 😟

  • @NomanMustafascientist

    @NomanMustafascientist

    4 жыл бұрын

    i love the interview process. it helps me evaluate myself and my worth in the world

  • @nikkasatoru7102

    @nikkasatoru7102

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha

  • @krizillion

    @krizillion

    3 жыл бұрын

    It sucks

  • @tamie341

    @tamie341

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup. The difficulty makes it very rewarding to succeed tho

  • @Markks100

    @Markks100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NomanMustafascientist interview results do not determine your worth.

  • @LeilaBenamor
    @LeilaBenamor4 жыл бұрын

    my last interview I answered 'my weakness is how I answer questions in interviews' and I got the job! anything is possible

  • @kc8680

    @kc8680

    3 жыл бұрын

    omg using this lol

  • @stefanysethio3814

    @stefanysethio3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    omg im freaking using this for tmr's interview lmao

  • @laraonfire9797

    @laraonfire9797

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to use this too. I really hate talking about myself. I just want to be recognized for my worth, not have to sell people on my worth.

  • @mrs.m9432

    @mrs.m9432

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about using this because it is so true

  • @hanekeinq.1415

    @hanekeinq.1415

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol !;) i think that would make sense!;)))

  • @applebomb4091
    @applebomb40917 жыл бұрын

    it all boils down to who is the most convincing liar and story teller i'm neither of that and those hiring managers hated me for that

  • @jamieglaspie8792

    @jamieglaspie8792

    7 жыл бұрын

    Apple Chai exactly what I be thinking too! Who is the best convincing liar or story teller... NOT I HAHA BUT now I will be with this helpful cheat sheet lol

  • @kisha5772

    @kisha5772

    6 жыл бұрын

    so true. it's sad that you are not judged on your experience but rather on how you look and the interviewer's personal feelings towards you. I have heard managers saying "I like the way she talked" or "she appears to be a very nice person." We all have to hope that they like us not our experiences.

  • @PrincesSirahdz

    @PrincesSirahdz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Kay Totally agree with you

  • @litote9

    @litote9

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Kay -- my thoughts precisely.

  • @DustinTavo

    @DustinTavo

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree dude. Every time I do these I'm like... dude... I've worked for Walmart for 8 years.... I press 2 buttons on a machine and put money in it and I talk to customers about things an Xbox or a chair can do. A time I did something as a team, "Hey Fred can you help me lift this for one second?"

  • @mamitink1923
    @mamitink19233 жыл бұрын

    It’s 2020 and we’re now doing over the phone interviews due to COVID. So now they can’t see my anxiety yayyy😊

  • @julianmpia9447

    @julianmpia9447

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey I got a virtual interview on Monday and I’m wondering for how long did you do your interview ? They told me it’s an hour virtual interview over the phone and I’m like an hour ? 😟😖😖😖

  • @elizabethroman3456

    @elizabethroman3456

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@julianmpia9447 My virtual interview is tomorrow infront of 4 hiring managers 😅😅😅😅 i am so nervous. How did yours go?

  • @kiannabeyale1309

    @kiannabeyale1309

    2 жыл бұрын

    Got a phone interview soon and I'm still getting anxiety. 🥴😂

  • @acecelia3262

    @acecelia3262

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good god, i have a virtual interview the day after tomorrow. I'm terrified of somehow fucking up by not knowing how to navigate the call.. It'll be on Microsoft Teams and i never used this thing before

  • @benramsey4003
    @benramsey40033 жыл бұрын

    David Wallace: What are your strengths? Michael: Well let me tell you my weaknesses first. I work too hard, I I care too much, and sometimes I can be too invested in my job. David Wallace: And you strengths? Michael: Well my weaknesses actually are my strengths.

  • @mrs.m9432

    @mrs.m9432

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this 😂😂😂😂

  • @addicted2stefan

    @addicted2stefan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too good!!

  • @asthenyukimori9853

    @asthenyukimori9853

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting the employer to said, u are full of bullshit 😂😂

  • @mayazoey9011
    @mayazoey90116 жыл бұрын

    I am having a mock job interview as an assignment next week and I am going to say this: "Well, I used to have some problems with properly communicating with others because I was a shy and enclosed person. For example, I would be nervous when presenting a project to a group of people, or meeting new people. I have grown to learn and develop my improved communication skills over the span of my middle school years until now while experiencing times when I am speaking with strangers or even larger groups of people. Now I feel as if I still have very minor problems with communication, such as minor stuttering but I feel like I can learn to fix it."

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Super Gurll ALLWAsy

  • @666mandalynn666

    @666mandalynn666

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love this

  • @darkmatter9487

    @darkmatter9487

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect for me

  • @quencellahandford5485

    @quencellahandford5485

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im stealing this...

  • @xuxiong1947

    @xuxiong1947

    5 жыл бұрын

    Super Gurll c

  • @roshnireddy5237
    @roshnireddy52373 жыл бұрын

    Literally read word to word to my hiring manager and she loved what I said. I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU

  • @jinh.8221
    @jinh.82217 жыл бұрын

    I've watched your two videos so far and based on among all the other videos I've watched on interview, yours is far superior and clear and precise to the point of importance. Thank you so much.

  • @DrJonTam
    @DrJonTam3 жыл бұрын

    03:04 - Brainstorm and make a list of your past and current concerns that you have about yourself. 03:29 - Highlight the weaknesses that tend to occur only in a certain context or situation. It's not something that happens all the time. 03:49 - Pick 1 current and 1 past weakness and develop individual stories for each.

  • @lisacarter8805
    @lisacarter88056 жыл бұрын

    Linda, I just interviewed this week using your strategy. It worked like a charm. I felt very comfortable and authentic using it and the interviewers responded well to my answer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your VERY PRACTICAL EXPERTISE!

  • @Gomie44
    @Gomie446 жыл бұрын

    your commentary on having a personal brand pretty much nails it! Thanks for such a great overall understanding of how to sell yourself via storytelling and confidence in who we are, what we have to offer, and getting past the "oh, I don't have any experience for this job"

  • @mariakenny5028
    @mariakenny50287 жыл бұрын

    I've watched dozens of videos and you are by far the best. Real examples and helps. Thank you.

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maria Kenny I am not sure how much you want to make sure you are doing a lot more fun

  • @sreenathdande1250
    @sreenathdande12507 жыл бұрын

    In a situation where I get to learn new things I have tended to ask many doubts this made me appear extra enthusiastic . As a result I have learned to research first and started asking valid doubts. And this helped a lot for me and my team members too..

  • @andreaszabo6761
    @andreaszabo67612 жыл бұрын

    This is the best KZread channel for someone who are preparing herself/himself for an interview. I like that she wrote concrete answers for it and make understandable the answers.

  • @maltk1798
    @maltk17983 жыл бұрын

    Hi Linda, when I was applying for my first job back in 2018 it was because of your videos why I got hired. I have a job interview tomorrow and I am rewatching your videos! Thank you so much for all that you do!

  • @PH1M0
    @PH1M04 жыл бұрын

    I like how you framed the weakness as a transient quality that only comes up in certain situations instead of an always occurring character trait, because it really is only temporary. When you recognize it and takes steps to improve, it’s no longer a problem 👍

  • @nobutforreal8019
    @nobutforreal80196 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the very best explained suggested answer for this particular interview question I have ever heard AND 40+ years old. THANK YOU!!!

  • @mosesalvarez8151
    @mosesalvarez81516 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Linda Raynier. I watched many of your videos before my recent job interview. And I got the job using much of the advice that you had given.

  • @mikeoxbig4705
    @mikeoxbig47055 жыл бұрын

    I've watched several KZread channels about the same topic but your explanation and examples have made this more clear for me. Thank you, from 2 years in the future.

  • @amelia7685
    @amelia76854 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing to find your channel Linda. I'm rejoining the work force after 10 years at home raising children. I'm terrible at interviews and terrified to say the least. Thank you for the valuable tips. 🙂

  • @JH-xy6lh
    @JH-xy6lh6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had discovered your videos BEFORE I interviewed this week! They are very helpful and offer practical advice and tips that would have greatly helped me during my interviews. In addition, they are very well done - great job!

  • @donnasmith2351
    @donnasmith23512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for addressing this question. I am very happy to finally get good and solid information on how to address the "weakness" question. Your explanation is very open and sounds very much accountable and confident that I would be a person that is always open to improving my professional development.

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan61676 жыл бұрын

    Your work in this channel is extraordinary, I was searching for some videos for a friend that is searching for a job. I have never seen such a concise and direct way to improve.

  • @Jimmytwogunz
    @Jimmytwogunz6 жыл бұрын

    I once said in an interview that my weakness is that i have handwriting like a Doctor and it's dreadful. the interviewer looked at me and said my mom is a Doctor and i just laughed out LOUD " Said sorry for laughing " then the other 3 people Laughed... I got the job purely on that i think lol

  • @hellieb85

    @hellieb85

    5 жыл бұрын

    that's awesome haahaha

  • @lifewithAysha

    @lifewithAysha

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome ..lol.your cute

  • @Joshua-dz3es

    @Joshua-dz3es

    4 жыл бұрын

    well ! you and i 😂😂. First time i am looking at it like that.

  • @adeszamri7405

    @adeszamri7405

    3 жыл бұрын

    bro..you did it maan ahahaha..

  • @jenielleanderson3624

    @jenielleanderson3624

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @myvongoctra8072
    @myvongoctra80727 жыл бұрын

    I feel that I'm so lucky to see your channel right before I have an interview for the job that I really want. I love the way you encourage the viewers a lot. Thank you so much for your ultimately useful videos. Love to see more of your videos in the field.

  • @DreaCakes03

    @DreaCakes03

    6 жыл бұрын

    Trà My did you get it?

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Trà My love to see you soon with some friends of the first time I puuurrred.

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    I will be able too be

  • @taliahkornegan7067
    @taliahkornegan70677 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for openly sharing your knowledge for free! You are appreciated 😊

  • @DICKOKASONGO
    @DICKOKASONGO4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Linda, I enjoy watching your presentations as they're so informative. Be blessed.

  • @ruthberanek13
    @ruthberanek134 жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of STAR. Have your STAR stories ready for your interview. STAR is Situation, Task, Action, Result. A situation about a task, what action you took and what was the result.

  • @andilestulo2127
    @andilestulo21277 жыл бұрын

    Going for a series of interviews, having watched some of your videos I feel so confident, thanks for the job well done

  • @Jane-West

    @Jane-West

    6 жыл бұрын

    Andile Stulo Hope you did well and got the job you love!

  • @davetoth9767
    @davetoth97673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your examples and tips are very helpful in getting the thought process going. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

  • @rodrekatolbert136
    @rodrekatolbert1367 жыл бұрын

    I am practicing for an interview for entrance into a Sonography program. I took your advice and formulated a weakness "area for growth". I need to know if my answer will hinder me from getting into the program because I am being too honest or if it would help me shine bright and win the interviewers over.... This is what I am thinking about using for my weakness question. In the past, learning and retaining new material was a challenge for me. I did not always make the grades I knew I could make. Given that I noticed this was such a challenge for me, I decided to change the way I studied new and challenging material. Thanks to those changes I could study in a way that worked for me. Learning and retaining information became more natural because I had a better understanding of how to process new information. As a result, I started making A’s in classes I once struggled in, while helping those around me who once struggled with new material also. I am proud to say that I look forward to learning new and challenging material know.

  • @RPL88

    @RPL88

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think that was a great answer

  • @glowupngo8397

    @glowupngo8397

    5 жыл бұрын

    @rodreka tolbert please help me i need to get As aswell please help me on how to change my study ways

  • @abingahershey8614

    @abingahershey8614

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s a perfect answer.

  • @RevinandCalebsMommy

    @RevinandCalebsMommy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I realize this question was posted 2yrs ago but I wanted to take a moment to comment on your acknowledgement of sometimes "being too honest". I TOTALLY understand that struggle bug after reading your post, I think you sort of answered your question yourself without even realizing it. You gave me some amazing insight anyway! :-) I think it is not only acceptable but I think it's admirable to admit a shortcoming that could prove to be detrimental to a job, just as long as you have processed it. What I mean is you have acknowledged the weakness, you have analyzed it, and you have brought about a solution that has proven to successfully turn your weakness into a strength! AWESOME!

  • @jennifersaleh4011
    @jennifersaleh40116 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled on this video 2 hours before my interview, and I'm glad I did. It helped me with my responses to the panel of interviewers, I'm so excited and hopeful. I look forward to coming back with great news that I got the job. You're doing an amazing job, please don't stop. Your tips are clear and practical... Thank you for all the tips.

  • @dinobirb8072

    @dinobirb8072

    2 жыл бұрын

    So did you get the job?

  • @DuskHwy
    @DuskHwy5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video and laying out how to talk about weaknesses constructively and fairly. It used to be that whenever I had a job interview, I'd hope this was one of the last questions the interviewer asked. Talking about my flaws used to make me feel ashamed of my mistakes and guilty about my inadequacies, so this question was a turning point in every interview. My attitude became, 'I'm a screw-up, I don't deserve this interview, and I'm wasting this person's time,' so I hoped for the chance to answer other questions before this one. With your advice, I think I can improve the way I answer this question and the impact it has on my attitude. Thanks again.

  • @outandabout4812
    @outandabout48126 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best in this genre I hope you to listen to all of your videos and get a new job soon, real soon, this week or next week.

  • @alfinakm7932
    @alfinakm79324 жыл бұрын

    No words to say.This video just helped me how to answer for a question about weakness.Thankyou Ma'm.

  • @Kingx90
    @Kingx904 жыл бұрын

    I’m going with “In the past I have given too much responsibility to junior staff. In one example they were overloaded with work, and did not get the job done right. I have worked to resolve this issue by making myself more available to my team, and letting them know they can feel comfortable approaching me about things they are not confident in doing.” Even though I am not applying for a management role, I think I’m using this.

  • @Abby-ws4cn
    @Abby-ws4cn5 жыл бұрын

    Who else is watching this video two hours before the interview? 😓

  • @49erBen

    @49erBen

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @masformation6010

    @masformation6010

    4 жыл бұрын

    1 hour

  • @marijajakimova4557

    @marijajakimova4557

    4 жыл бұрын

    -20 Minuten

  • @VivekSingh-ts1ec

    @VivekSingh-ts1ec

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you clear it?

  • @floorycristea1920

    @floorycristea1920

    4 жыл бұрын

    baby tae 😂😂😂here

  • @carmenhong208
    @carmenhong2086 жыл бұрын

    You are so detailed and clear to every point. Your videos really help a lot for job seekers

  • @pozitivautluk
    @pozitivautluk2 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to say THANK YOU! I watched your videos in preparation for interviews and they help me land my dream job and a significant pay raise :)

  • @TheBigpapax30
    @TheBigpapax305 жыл бұрын

    ❓WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS? 👩💭"Sometimes I can be overly critical of my own work. In the past, I have spent a good amount of time proofreading everything to ensure that it was perfect. Now I have learned to trust my instincts and not spend so much time obsessing over the little things. That may delay a project." 👩💭"My primary weakness in the workplace surrounds my technical abilities. I consider myself a beginner level user in Excel, so I have decided to start a course this fall to expand on those skills."

  • @mememy2302

    @mememy2302

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks the excel one is perfect for me 💜

  • @kafeelkhan2314

    @kafeelkhan2314

    4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Amswer

  • @sunainasunainasamuel662

    @sunainasunainasamuel662

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lack of confidence 😓

  • @Ittsyourgirlkash

    @Ittsyourgirlkash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @strawberrykitty9

    @strawberrykitty9

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is good. I can definitely relate to the first one.

  • @mikepanah8217
    @mikepanah82177 жыл бұрын

    I had this question before and I got "C-" in my interview and felt like, I have been thrown under the bus! But now, I know how to tackle this question! Thank you Linda for your advice and your strategies to over come this twisted and confusing question!

  • @natwest1971
    @natwest19712 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are by far the most helpful! So practical!

  • @biancairina
    @biancairina5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Linda. Thank you for all your amazing videos! You are great!!

  • @goodwilliams5280
    @goodwilliams52806 жыл бұрын

    I love de way u encourage us... All de best nd thanks ✋✋

  • @linnetykotikubaya1234
    @linnetykotikubaya12343 жыл бұрын

    I have an interview tomorrow and I'm nervous Watching all your videos sis Say a prayer for me Thank you everyone 😍

  • @xiaoxun4108

    @xiaoxun4108

    2 жыл бұрын

    did u get itt

  • @linnetykotikubaya1234

    @linnetykotikubaya1234

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xiaoxun4108 hey yes i got it,thank you a million times, your videos helped a great deal

  • @avantiiresha6687
    @avantiiresha66874 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your informative videos, I have seen many other videos but yours are the most relatable and spot on . Thank you for good work

  • @opingo93
    @opingo933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tip! It really helped me assess my professional weaknesses and gain more confidence in my ability to articulate them effectively.

  • @matthewc7138
    @matthewc71383 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful advice. Summary of the good advice: A weakness is not a personality trait. A weakness is not a strength in disguise. A weakness is situational, it's something you are aware of and you've taken steps to address it. Example: "When I have a problem that warrants urgent attention I like to address it quickly. It was pointed out to me by a coworker once that I had a tendency to send an email and then show up at their desk 10 minutes later. I'm pretty sure I adopted that habit from my manager actually." How did you fix it? "I found the '!' button on outlook and if I need something quickly I'll give a little information about why it's important and I started following what I call the 30% rule, which is I try to estimate when I need something by and then I give an estimate that is 30% shorter than that, and most times I'll get it by the time I need it." Exercises @ 3:16 Template: When ______ situation comes up at work, I tend to _________. Follow with a story.

  • @LokiLoverForever99
    @LokiLoverForever996 жыл бұрын

    I think you should re-do some of your videos. Such as "What are your weaknesses - Sample Answer *for people with little to no work experience.* "

  • @TheBigpapax30

    @TheBigpapax30

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good point Also some professional recruiter advice me that when you get ask questions, NOT necessarily your answers have to be "work related " when you haven't been in that scenario. You have to set your mind in -what you would do in that situation? Or -give answers in personal matters. There are plenty candidates out there, like you mentioned, without experience or not familiar in that area. The idea is to provide YOUR CORRECT engaging, actions to solve a problem...if we are talking about more advanced/senior knowledge is way different. Be realistic and embrace your capability to learn something new

  • @Luiszert1

    @Luiszert1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same 😭

  • @st6rafo

    @st6rafo

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes exacly

  • @fatimasamira3695

    @fatimasamira3695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes

  • @keithabellar8954

    @keithabellar8954

    4 жыл бұрын

    W

  • @esoukhaseum
    @esoukhaseum7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all these videos. It is really helpful as I prepare for a big interview tomorrow.

  • @jrgonzales2024
    @jrgonzales20245 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Linda for all the tips you gave. It helped me to get a job offer!! I will be starting next week. All your videos are excellent.

  • @tracychen245
    @tracychen2456 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to take an interview tomorrow, and that job is actually my dream job. I do hope I can land the offer!! Thanks for all your videos, which are really helpful!! Wish myself good luck!! :)

  • @sarahjustice526

    @sarahjustice526

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you get it?

  • @alfromstl
    @alfromstl4 жыл бұрын

    My last interview I was asked what my weaknesses were. I looked at him and told him, "the best way to know my weaknesses would be to contact a former supervisor". (As far as I am concerned, they are the best ones to ask that lame question.) BTW, the guy interviewing me laughed when I told him that. And he even offered me the job!

  • @myfeetmyjoy
    @myfeetmyjoy7 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are the best resources for interviews I googled on line. Nice work and thanks a lot.

  • @AnonymousGuy-ij3xi
    @AnonymousGuy-ij3xi4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This question helped me in so many other questions in a interview.

  • @sallymandar
    @sallymandar7 жыл бұрын

    I used this strategy in an interview today and it worked out so well. Thanks for all your great videos & advice! :)

  • @sallymandar

    @sallymandar

    7 жыл бұрын

    Also if anyone is asked to give a weakness & strength in the same question it helps to start with the weakness. It shows that you embraced the difficult question / challenge first while also ensuring that the last thing the employer heard was something positive about you

  • @LindaRaynier

    @LindaRaynier

    7 жыл бұрын

    Amanda DeNardo that's great! I love this! Glad to hear it worked well for you!

  • @laraadeyemi9558

    @laraadeyemi9558

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks @amanda denardo

  • @i_am_fabulous8173

    @i_am_fabulous8173

    6 жыл бұрын

    *Great advice Amanda!* 👍

  • @Patt187

    @Patt187

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amanda DeNardo good job :)

  • @cq3358
    @cq33585 жыл бұрын

    Watching this bc I have an interview tomorrow and I’m nervous bc I really need this job 😩

  • @VictorManuel-nr3eg
    @VictorManuel-nr3eg5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Linda! Thanks! You are in the right field!. You are a natural speaker. And very well expleined. thAnks again and Take care.🙂

  • @squeezeisawesome
    @squeezeisawesome Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite interviews I’ve had because of your fill in the blank weakness question!

  • @StefanTravis
    @StefanTravis6 жыл бұрын

    _"What are Your Weaknesses?"_ I am extremely tolerant of cretinous questions.

  • @ChildofGOD955

    @ChildofGOD955

    6 жыл бұрын

    loll

  • @davidwilhite8639

    @davidwilhite8639

    6 жыл бұрын

    And the interviewer shall disregard you

  • @teddrickmilsap5994

    @teddrickmilsap5994

    6 жыл бұрын

    So what if the intervpervert disreguards you why work for an asshole.

  • @rijaltanjung9506

    @rijaltanjung9506

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @wedrownysowianin9387

    @wedrownysowianin9387

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have the same thought, but am working on ways to convey my distaste for that question without torpedoing my chances of getting hired.

  • @regiensantos5752
    @regiensantos57524 жыл бұрын

    Since then I know my weakness I'm too perfectionist 😔 coz I'm afraid to get in trouble and I want everything to be perfect, in organize and everything is well done

  • @hossamyasser8651
    @hossamyasser8651 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Ms. Linda, for your beneficial advice.

  • @Lance7h
    @Lance7h3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant advice! Used this example in my interviews and worked wonders! Thank you

  • @cu806
    @cu8065 жыл бұрын

    Think about a time you were criticized. It's hard for a strong minded person to notice their own weakness. Use that person's criticism of you or your work at any time in your life tell that story and tell how that criticism fuels you to kick but every day. Mamba style

  • @carolberlin2361
    @carolberlin23617 жыл бұрын

    Hello Linda, I must say this is the best answer I have ever had regarding any interview. I was always torn apart as to which is truly a more logical and reasonable answer. I will be using this in the future. You are very clear, passionate, articulate and straight to the point. Thank you indeed! :)

  • @LindaRaynier

    @LindaRaynier

    7 жыл бұрын

    Carol Berlin I'm so glad you found this useful! You're welcome, let me know how it goes!

  • @carolberlin2361

    @carolberlin2361

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Linda, I will let you know how it goes! :)

  • @lizlorilla1096

    @lizlorilla1096

    7 жыл бұрын

    slow rock medley

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carol Berlin l am going to have a great time in my opinion

  • @matlouletlalo7565
    @matlouletlalo75656 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing. I used all your tips and passed my first interview. keep up the good work

  • @thelmasweeney5403
    @thelmasweeney54036 жыл бұрын

    thanks I truly appreciate your help, when no one elses cares and you have done it for free. may g-d bless you

  • @mariaachechi
    @mariaachechi7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lynda, what about a video on "what are your strenghts?"

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maria Chechi for your time in my case I need to get back with you

  • @based1781
    @based17814 жыл бұрын

    I'm now my own boss , interviews have always been my weakness

  • @francisfarinacci3395
    @francisfarinacci33957 жыл бұрын

    Hi Linda! This is not only the most difficult, its the most important question to be asked. A friend of mine added if the interviewer ask this question. She stated to reply such as: "Glad that you asked that question!" So in turns the employer not on themselves, but on you. Thanks Linda for one of many great videos!

  • @giyentstepp
    @giyentstepp6 жыл бұрын

    Great work readiness videos. Extremely helpful and I love the clarity of your explanations.

  • @petelee2477
    @petelee24774 жыл бұрын

    What are your weaknesses? I'm not good at interviews.

  • @andrewbeach1685
    @andrewbeach16857 жыл бұрын

    Wow. You put a lot of content into your videos. Don't stop. I would be interested to know, what is your weakness?

  • @victorselve8349

    @victorselve8349

    6 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Beach fire

  • @MimaLove17

    @MimaLove17

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Beach ee

  • @SangNguyen-uz4pb

    @SangNguyen-uz4pb

    5 жыл бұрын

    Her weakness is that she's too busy to read to your comment to let you know what her weakness is

  • @daivikwadhwani4149

    @daivikwadhwani4149

    5 жыл бұрын

    You probs want something to do with her in a sexual way

  • @sharingangenjustu

    @sharingangenjustu

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@daivikwadhwani4149 ahaha

  • @Naitasi6
    @Naitasi66 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video. I had my interview today and this was one of the questions that was asked. I ended using this to formulate my response.

  • @naomicox7583
    @naomicox75836 жыл бұрын

    Your job and interview videos are the best.

  • @Noneblue39
    @Noneblue396 жыл бұрын

    omg this is what i've always struggled to answer

  • @anitablanco7309
    @anitablanco73096 жыл бұрын

    Is there any short answer or short sentence? The longer I talk the more I get mistakes.

  • @HomelessOnline

    @HomelessOnline

    6 жыл бұрын

    "I'm actually a very organized person, but you can't always tell from looking at my desk."

  • @sensimichael

    @sensimichael

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rehearse your lines before you go. I don't think short answers help your case. I understand what you mean, I have headaches because my heart beats rises. But rehearsals helped me feel prepared

  • @NoName-xc6cg

    @NoName-xc6cg

    5 жыл бұрын

    The more you talk, the less they notice

  • @crizanninhumang4515

    @crizanninhumang4515

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here..✋

  • @clairewillow6475

    @clairewillow6475

    4 жыл бұрын

    HomelessOnline that’s a good one :)

  • @fatimasamira3695
    @fatimasamira36954 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The best answer I have ever heard.

  • @ksimm1986
    @ksimm19865 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful Linda. Thank you!

  • @scyllaandcharybdis
    @scyllaandcharybdis6 жыл бұрын

    Man this is tough... Maybe I should just make crystal meth like Heisenberg.. I could be earning serious money and be my own boss

  • @danildemchenko6004

    @danildemchenko6004

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahahah u made my day

  • @LifeOfTheParty323

    @LifeOfTheParty323

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your biggest weakness is people that don't use meth.

  • @milling37

    @milling37

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good one👍😁

  • @nikkasatoru7102

    @nikkasatoru7102

    4 жыл бұрын

    HHAHAHAHAHA jusko

  • @lucasboisneau4256

    @lucasboisneau4256

    3 жыл бұрын

    smërt

  • @bubbles02010
    @bubbles020106 жыл бұрын

    i have so many terrible and chronic weaknesses. i'm slow and don't have a sense of urgency, therefore I'm terrible at time management and organization of tasks. I'm also forgetful. Sometimes i'm very attentive, but i feel like i'm mostly floating in space. I procrastinate SOOOOO much and I'm late 90% of the time. I'm also kind of awkward and can't speak well. I am not good at making others feel comfortable especially when I'm intimidated or unfamiliar with others. did I mention I procrastinate? A LOT? *sigh* i feel like crying in the corner of a dark cave... i never got great grades... my peak was in elementary and middle school and then it got worse later in high school and horrible in college... and now i'm older than everyone and have nothing going for me

  • @betho342

    @betho342

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like me.

  • @sageserendipity

    @sageserendipity

    6 жыл бұрын

    K Julieeya Wow. It's like you read my mind or something.

  • @bubbles02010

    @bubbles02010

    6 жыл бұрын

    how can i convince other very smart lookin people to hire me when i wouldnt even hire myself?

  • @CheriBomzArt

    @CheriBomzArt

    6 жыл бұрын

    Don't feel bad about yourself. I have had the same struggles. Maybe get some counseling or read a self help book. The job placement office may help u.

  • @CheriBomzArt

    @CheriBomzArt

    6 жыл бұрын

    Something to work on...practice interviews with yr family?

  • @tmendenhall02
    @tmendenhall025 жыл бұрын

    The video has helped me to understand how to describe my weakness for the question (Academic weakness ) for college acceptance letter. Thanks.

  • @AlliSimone
    @AlliSimone6 жыл бұрын

    Linda, thank you sooo much for these amazing tips!

  • @villaxoxo8048
    @villaxoxo80486 жыл бұрын

    Can I say overthinking would be one of my weaknesses ?

  • @JohnDoe-on6ru
    @JohnDoe-on6ru6 жыл бұрын

    Say "Carbs" then hold your hand up for a high-5 saying "Who's with me?"

  • @firecrackerpopsiclesaresup6204

    @firecrackerpopsiclesaresup6204

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did this - Got the job

  • @siccya.627
    @siccya.6277 жыл бұрын

    very clear and to the point. I simply love it. Thank you very much.

  • @elenag7084
    @elenag70843 жыл бұрын

    Linda, thanks a million! Highly recommended and extremely interesting and useful

  • @skylarwatkins406
    @skylarwatkins4066 жыл бұрын

    I don't mean to be rude but your answers are incredibly lengthy and I'm not sure how to shorten the answer in order to not sound robot or like I am repeating the answers.

  • @ulisesroldan2955

    @ulisesroldan2955

    6 жыл бұрын

    skylar watkins true. Might bore the interviewer . But yet again. I got an interview in like 4 hours soooo

  • @kennethdixon7850

    @kennethdixon7850

    6 жыл бұрын

    the following user says it is not an option

  • @photographylover6457

    @photographylover6457

    4 жыл бұрын

    Better to write it down rephrase yourself

  • @vajiraism

    @vajiraism

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you come across as a robot you'll surely get the job

  • @Girlhead

    @Girlhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Practice first so that you can come up with ways to make your answer concise.

  • @andycordova4268
    @andycordova42686 жыл бұрын

    Here's the perfect answer to "What are your weaknesses"...... "I don't feel I have any weaknesses, but at the same time I understand that there is always room for improvement!"

  • @gastontvyoutube

    @gastontvyoutube

    6 жыл бұрын

    Andy Cordova nice ty

  • @pabloesco3373

    @pabloesco3373

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andy Cordova , good one

  • @ataliarodriguez4287

    @ataliarodriguez4287

    5 жыл бұрын

    you should make your own videos dude

  • @aristonsolis8459

    @aristonsolis8459

    5 жыл бұрын

    wow! good job

  • @dallasstar93

    @dallasstar93

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this really helped an im so nervous cuz i have my interview today 🙄

  • @catinahawkins9925
    @catinahawkins99255 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos !!! In the past I’ve never been able to answer this question.