Failing to name your own shortcomings can be seen as a lack of maturity or honesty—traits that recruiters do not particularly value at this stage of the interview.
5 Tips for Talking About Your Flaws Without Messing Up
Tip #1: Be honest
. Mention a real flaw—something that isn't positive—but choose one you've worked on: a flaw you used to have but that isn't really a flaw anymore.
Tip #2: Stay objective
—an adjective can be a quality in one context and a flaw in another. Illustrate your points with concrete examples from the professional world.
Tip #3: Build trust
: When discussing your weaknesses, honesty is key. If you brush off the question too quickly, you’ll miss an opportunity to build trust with the recruiter.
Tip #4: Be bold
A bold response or a touch of humor—deflecting the question while adding a touch of humor by mentioning a (preferably unexpected) flaw that has no impact on your work. Example: “Too greedy, too outgoing, or even too handsome!”
Tip #5: Take the initiative
Don’t wait for the question about strengths and weaknesses to bring up areas where you can improve. Instead of trying to pad your profile with a weakness that’s supposed to make you seem like a model employee, engage in some self-reflection and reveal a little more about yourself.
inspired by " Welcome to the Jungle"