The CORRECT answer to the dreaded "What is your weakness" interview question... - page 2

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Hi all, I have a couple interviews scheduled and I need some advice...When I'm asked about my greatest weakness, what are your thoughts on something like this: "I genuinely care about the well-being of my patients and tend to... Read More

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Feb 13, '13 by psu_213

Quote from llg

And you have recognized the one piece of terrible advice you have received. The "I don't have any weaknesses," response will pretty much lose you the job, if I am interviewing you. I don't want people to lie to me and I don't want to hire people who are not interested in learning and improving.

I am glad someone said this! We all have things which we need to improve. The technical term for these things are 'weaknesses.' I have yet to meet a nurse (or anyone!) that does not have a weakness, no matter how small.

I do like the advice to frame it in terms of of what you need to improve about yourself.
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Feb 14, '13 by CC Wisconsin

Thanks everyone!