What’s your greatest weakness? It’s the stock question that every interviewer asks — for which every interviewee prepares a stock answer. Some common responses are I’m too passionate andI’m a perfectionist. Although college counselors and interview experts extol these canned, turn-a-negative-into-a-positive responses, the fact of the matter is that they’re hogwash. To answer a question in this manner — or to expect someone to spin their answer — is a recipe for insincerity. But if the interviewer encourages openness, the question should be an invitation for the interviewee to demonstrate self-awareness, critical thinking, and a willingness to tell the truth.
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