Description
Tell me about a skill that you consider to be less developed or weaker compared to your other skills.
1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates the ability to reflect on one's own abilities and recognize areas for improvement.
2. Honesty : Shows a willingness to be transparent about areas that need development without overstating competencies.
3. Growth Mindset : Indicates an understanding that skills can be developed and improved over time through effort and perseverance.
4. Communication : Requires articulating thoughts clearly and effectively while discussing a potentially sensitive topic.
1. Identifying potential areas of growth : Evaluates your potential to grow and how you might fit into and evolve within the team or role.
2. Assessing self-awareness and honesty : Checks your ability to critically appraise your own skills without over-inflating them.
3. Understanding learning and development approaches : Uncovers how you approach personal development and overcome challenges.
4. Evaluating fit for role : Considers whether your acknowledged weaknesses impact your ability to succeed in the role you're applying for.
1. Frame your weakness as a work in progress : Discuss the steps you are actively taking to improve upon this weaker skill.
2. Pick a genuine but non-essential skill : Choose a skill that is honest but not critical to the core functions of the internship role.
3. Connect your weakness to learning opportunities : Explain how recognizing this weakness has led to valuable learning experiences or professional growth.