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?
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!
HiddenAngels
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I often say "delegation" and then provide good examples of when I should/could have asked for help from a coworker. You can't go wrong with that.