At a job interview
By Marty
@marty3888 (2355)
Acme, Michigan
January 14, 2009 10:47pm CST
I wonder if anyone knows a good answer to this question. It's easy and you know when someone asks "what are your strong traits?" But what about when they ask what would you say are some of your negative, or what would a former employer say you need work on? Does anyone know how to answer that in a positive way?
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@fwidman (11514)
• United States
15 Jan 09
A good answer to that question may be "If I have a bad trait as far as my work is concerned it would have to be that I work too hard and occasionally other workers around me get jealous". This way you admit to having a bad trait but you also are telling them that you are a very hard worker 
@crimsonladybug (3112)
• United States
15 Jan 09
My worst flaw is a desire to do it myself. I have a really hard time asking other people for help and often make more work for myself because of it. I am not really sure how to spin that to make it sound positive other than I guess it says I am perfectly comfortable with a heavy workload and with difficult tasks.
@wingsanctuary (163)
• Malaysia
15 Jan 09
If I am in such a situation, I think the most important think is to be able to evaluate myself objectively. If I can do something and I'm good at it, I'll say it. If I'm not, than I'll say I'm not good at it. If you fail to get the job for that reason, it's time to learn whatever that is that you weren't good at.
In an interview, I believe you have to find chances to present your strong traits even you are not asked about them directly. It shows your confidence. If you have a weakness and you can't deny it, admit it; show your enthusiasm to learn and propose compromising skills.
