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an effort to spend more time with these be able to determine what it takes to realise
colleagues who are always able to speak up the desired outcome. If this is the weakness
freely. By learning more about them, their you’re mentioning in an interview, discuss the
communication style and their motivations, success you have found following instructions
I am better able to collaborate with these and finding comfort with ambiguity. Then,
personality types so that we both equally explain the steps you’re taking to complete
contribute our strengths and skills.’ ambiguous tasks.
I sometimes struggle to keep a EXAMPLE: ‘Because I prefer clearer
healthy work/life balance directions, I tend to be sceptical when
Finding work/life balance is important to approaching a confusing assignment or
maintain motivation in your job. Spending a lot goal. That is why I have created a personal
of time and energy on your work shows your framework for times when I feel confused
strong work ethic, but it is also necessary to or overwhelmed by an ambiguous task,
find time for your family, friends and hobbies. including performing structured research
If this is the weakness you want to talk about, and asking experts for advice. Doing so
explain the ways you have made it a point to has helped me become successful when
find a balance between life and work and how working on ambiguous tasks or when
you have seen your work improve as a result. working towards less defined or specific
goals.’
EXAMPLE: ‘Because I truly love my work
and I am very ambitious, I sometimes I sometimes lack confidence
find it difficult to set boundaries between Lack of confidence is a common weakness
my work and personal life. I have seen that can cause inefficiencies in your work.
a negative impact on my motivation and Being humble when working with others
focus when I ignore my personal needs. can be helpful, but it’s also important to be
To overcome this weakness, I now try to confident to do your job at an optimal level. If
emphasise creating time in my schedule to this is the weakness you’re presenting in your
spend with my family. Small changes, such interview, discuss the steps you have taken to
as putting my phone on silent, have made improve your confidence and how your actions
a huge difference. Having more balance in have resulted in success.
my life between work and leisure makes
me more productive at work.’ EXAMPLE: ‘My greatest weakness is that I
sometimes lack confidence, which is why
In the past, I have been uncomfortable I have difficulty speaking up in groups.
with ambiguity Even if I have great ideas, I have difficulty
Many jobs require employees who are sharing them with others. For this reason,
thoughtful, experienced and responsible I decided that it was time to take speaking
with ambiguity in the workplace. Whilst it’s and acting classes. These classes helped
certainly a beneficial skill to carefully follow me learn to separate my shy self from my
detailed instructions, it’s also important to professional self.’ uk.indeed.com
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