The correct answer to the dreaded "What is your weakness" interview question...

Nurses Job Hunt Nursing Q/A

I have a couple of interviews scheduled, and I need some advice. When I'm asked about my greatest weakness, what are your thoughts on something like this:

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"I genuinely care about the well-being of my patients and tend to get attached to them, which I think stems from my experience in an LTC facility."

It's a true statement, I love [most] of my patients, but I don't let that cloud my judgment. Is this an okay answer to the question? Or what ARE some valid answers?

Thanks!

Oh, I just read the thread. Someone already said the delegation. Ummm, let me see.

"Sometimes I overextend myself," try that one.

Specializes in Education.

Sometimes I find it difficult to delegate. I like to ensure every job is done thoroughly and without error.  Especially if I do not know the skill level of the person to whom I would have to delegate tasks

 

Thanks, everyone. I have always heard not to say "I don't have any" to the question, but I like the "things I can improve on" angle. @Ntheboat2, I will be a new grad in May, so I want that answer, but do you think that would make them rethink hiring me since I'm pointing out again that I can't start until May? I also really like the "I don't like to delegate/I like to do things myself" answer as well; although I can't say that I have been able to delegate yet, I have also thought about saying "interviews" as my answer that's a legit weakness? Thanks, everyone!

Thanks everyone!

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