When Asked to Describe His Greatest Weakness, Brian Says, "I

question 57

Multiple Choice

When asked to describe his greatest weakness, Brian says, "I am a perfectionist and sometimes have a hard time letting go of a project until every aspect of it is the best it can be." Which strategy did he employ to address this common interview question?

• A) Discuss a weakness that can also be viewed as a strength.
• B) Discuss a weakness that is unrelated to the job and then relate it to the job.
• C) Discuss a weakness the interviewer already knows about.
• D) Discuss a weakness you have been working to remedy.

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