Understanding and Answering the 'Greatest Weakness' Interview Question

Understanding and Answering the 'Greatest Weakness' Interview Question

Assessment

Interactive Video

Professional Development

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the 'greatest weakness' question considered challenging in interviews?

It is rarely asked in interviews.

It requires candidates to highlight their strengths.

It asks candidates to discuss their least proud traits.

It is a trick question meant to confuse candidates.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should candidates avoid when answering the 'greatest weakness' question?

Being too honest about personal insecurities.

Discussing professional development.

Mentioning continuous improvement efforts.

Providing a balanced and honest answer.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake candidates make when answering the 'greatest weakness' question?

Discussing strengths instead.

Providing too many examples.

Being too vague or evasive.

Being overly specific.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key aspect of effectively addressing weaknesses in an interview?

Focusing on professional and academic development.

Avoiding the question altogether.

Providing false information.

Highlighting personal insecurities.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should candidates demonstrate when discussing their weaknesses?

A tendency to avoid challenges.

Continuous improvement and maturity.

A lack of self-awareness.

A focus on personal insecurities.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker address their fear of public speaking?

By avoiding public speaking opportunities.

By joining a public speaking club.

By memorizing speeches.

By ignoring the fear.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key takeaway from the examples provided in the video?

Weaknesses should be addressed with specific actions.

Weaknesses should be kept secret.

Weaknesses should be ignored.

Weaknesses should be exaggerated.

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