This is a common interview question that you should always expect. It may catch you off-guard because, talking about things that you don’t excel at can be tricky when you’re interviewing for a new job.


How then do you go about answering this question without casting doubt on you capabilities?


You need to prepare in advance and avoid giving generic answers that will not make you stand out.


Most candidates fail this question because they want to approach it as an individual and not from a professional perspective.


Think about areas in your career that you would like to improve. For example, if you are an Accountant and you struggle with Advanced Excel, tell the employer about the steps you are taking to become better.


It’s one thing to mention a weakness and another to tell the interviewer what you are doing to work on it.


Read the job description carefully, what do the requirements say? Will your answer factor you out?


Watch this video here to get a step by step guide on how to handle this question without ruining your chances;


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