Vinay Krishna

Mastering Job Interviews

HBR Tips for Job Interview Questions on "Strengths & Weaknesses"!

Remember that your Objective #1 in a job interview is standing out and Objective #2 is sounding honest. So, don't try to give cliched and supposedly safe answers to the questions - Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses? This HBR article has some good tips and examples to tackle this popular interview question in a way that leaves an original, authentic, and meaningful positive impression. - Your strengths should come across as not only impressive, but relevant, distinct, and proven. - Reimagine “weakness” as a “challenge,” even replacing the word “weakness” with “challenge” in your answer.