interview weakness & strength

millkay · May 29, 2008

Some weaknesses may include ill preparation, inappropriate dress, arriving late, and verbal negativity regarding your current or past employers. Even if the interview is stressful or confrontational, interviewees must stay calm and beware not to get defensive or argumentative. The employer may be testing your ability to handle difficult situations.

Strengths include preparation and positive first impressions. Have some idea how you would answer abstract questions such as "What is one thing that you would like to change about yourself," or "how do you handle conflict." Be positive, especially about your current and previous employers. Have a vision for your future: where do you see yourself in 5 years? and how do plan to get there? Research the company, department, and position so you can ask questions. Dress professionally and be polite.

I answer this for you as well and for myself because I am looking forward to an interview for a new position within a company. Remembering some of the basics of interviewing is great way to prepare. Good luck!

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NursKris82 · May 29, 2008

You should go to this post:, an actual interviewer gives her perspective- I think it's very helpful. You may find it at the bottom of this post in related posts or in nursing career advice. Hope it helps.

Interview question weakness