Job interviews can sometimes be daunting. This i normal especially when you are to meet people you've never met before, trying to convince them why you are the best fit for the opportunity.
But with the right preparation, you can present yourself as a fit and strong candidate. This preparation process means you have to understand your strengths and weaknesses.
This article will guide you on how to effectively portray your strengths and manage your weaknesses in job interviews.
Before an interview, the first thing you would want to do is pointing out and addressing your weaknesses as an individual. As humans we all have weaknesses that sometimes hold us back but can also be wielded in strength if identified, acknowledged and carefully worked upon for growth.
Some common weaknesses are….
1. Overthinking
How to Manage:
To manage overthinking is to first accept It as a problem and be honest about your tendency to overthinking and explain how you’re working on it, such as setting time limits for decision-making.
Overthinking itself could come at the advantage of thinking out the various possible outcomes of a decision that can be made in the organization which could help in the decision making process.
2. Too Focused
How to Manage:
Recognize the benefits associated with being focused and explain to the interviewers how your focus can lead to high-quality work but it's important that you acknowledge that it can cause you to miss the bigger picture.
3. Impatient
How to Manage:
When at an interview, present this in a positive manner to show how it can also indicate a drive for results. Share how you channel this impatience into motivation.
4. Less Able to Multitask
How to Manage:
It is important to be honest and share your inability to multitask with the interviewer while pointing out the advantage this weakness offers in keeping you focused on a task from its beginning, down to its timely delivery.
5. Too Ambitious
How to Manage:
Balance ambition with real situations, acknowledge that while ambition drives you, it’s important to set achievable goals. Share how you prioritize tasks and manage expectations.
Preparing for a job interview involves not only showcasing your strengths but also being aware of and managing your weaknesses.
