Being aware of your weaknesses, or your greatest weakness, as the question may require, indicates to hiring managers that you possess a growth mindset, which will likely extend to the teams you manage. It also demonstrates that you welcome and invite feedback, and use this to help you grow.
How to Answer ‘What Are Your Weaknesses’ in a Job Interview
The secret to answering this frequent question in a job interview is to be prepared by figuring out how to communicate your weaknesses while maintaining your strengths. This will demonstrate to the interviewer that you are self-aware enough to be aware of your areas for improvement.
Examples of self-critical responses to the question “What are your weaknesses?”:
- I have a tendency to be quite harsh on myself, which can result in negative self-talk and eventually burnout.
- Being shy comes naturally to me.
Leadership weaknesses include poor communication skills, inability to delegate tasks, and low self-confidence. You can develop good leadership abilities by identifying your own weakness and practicing good leadership habits and skills.