It is not uncommon for HR managers to ask a candidate about a candidate's flaws in interviews. Do not be afraid of this question: everyone has drawbacks, and the employer also understands this. But how to answer this question in the most correct way, without spoiling the impression about yourself and without looking self-confident?
Instructions
Step 1
For any profession, there are disadvantages that play a big role and can greatly harm the job. There are also minor disadvantages. Make a list of those shortcomings that are of great importance to your profession and a list of those that do not.
Step 2
From the specified list, select those shortcomings that are really inherent in you. Focus on one or two qualities that the employer qualifies as disadvantages. It is important that these shortcomings are really present in you, but not too significant.
Step 3
When asked about the shortcomings, tell us about them. Do not say too much - you are not required to describe in detail all the manifestations of this or that deficiency. Simple phrases like "I'm not always attentive" or "It's not always easy for me to work with people" will be enough.
Step 4
Try to answer sincerely, as lies can be quite visible. If you say that you are not very sociable, but at the same time do not shut up during the interview, then you are unlikely to be believed.
Step 5
Remember that your job in an interview is not to sound like the perfect person, but to convince the employer that you are the right fit for him. Therefore, when talking about your shortcomings, be confident. You should kind of inspire him that some of your qualities will not prevent you from successfully working and feeling like you belong to a team of professionals.
Step 6
If possible, tell us about how you are trying to overcome this or that disadvantage. The phrase "I am very embarrassed to speak in front of people, so I go to rhetoric courses" sounds better than "I do not know how to speak in public at all."
