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by Stupid Motheryiffer on October 26th, 2007
i need to mass debate at least twice daily
by Anonymous on August 20th, 2007
The question is usually "What is your greatest weakness?" to which I answer "Kryptonite."
by PrettyPirate on March 10th, 2007
I always say: "I tend to be somewhat of a perfectionist with my work, and tend to become frustrated if I feel that I have not given 110%".
By saying this, you have answered their question, but you have also (slyly) highlighted the fact that you are an excellent, results driven employee.
Although .. obviously, if you aren't a perfectionist, don't use this answer! It just always works for me.
by Vexxation on July 26th, 2007
I work too hard, sometimes to death. I become a bloated, festering corpse that spreads disease throughout the company.
by shaneaproductions on January 24th, 2008
This is a trap question. Usually we try to disguise a strength as a weakness...which everyone does so much that it is easy to see through. I once read that the best thing to do is let the interviewer know that you can think of nothing that would stand in the way of performing in the positions with excellence, then go over your best qualification. As in..
"Nobody is perfect, but based on the qualification of this position, I would be an outstanding match. Most employers are looking for two things...the qualifications to do the job and the desire to be excellent. I have both, so I can see nothing that should bring concern about my ability or my desire to perform this job with excellence."
Cheers!
by ChelseaMark on June 26th, 2007
I cut my toenails at my work desk and the clippings jam the keys on my keyboards.
by American idle on March 12th, 2007
I just care and give too much. Give, give, give, that's all I do....lol
by RFlagg on March 10th, 2007
Once I get started on something, I can't quit until I deem it "Finished."
by Psyonic on March 10th, 2007
Being desperate enough to be stuck in this interview answering these daft questions 8o)
by Abbyguy on January 27th, 2008
I tend to procrastinate. I'll tell you all about it later.
by Marky Mark on June 7th, 2010
Tell them you're an inveterate brown-noser. You just can't help yourself.
;-)
by Bitto on January 24th, 2008
Not having been lucky enough to win Lotto, so that I wouldn't have to be sitting, here sucking up to you so that you pick me for your fricken job.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 19th, 2007
I speak my thoughts out loud...causes trouble because people think I'm being confrontational...i'm not...I just think things through out loud.
by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on March 12th, 2007
That I'm too much of a "people-pleaser" ;)
by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 11th, 2007
Tiles...I flunked the interview...LOL
by kaylin22 on July 7th, 2010
making enough time for my family and friends with my work schedule and
leaving my work mind at work--thinking about how the next shift is doing and such.
by birch117 on March 4th, 2009
"I don't know that it's my greatest flaw, but I sometimes would rather just do something myself than wait for someone else & that is not always best."
by REDNECK BIKER on October 26th, 2007
..."and if my skill set is not what this company is looking for, please know I am willing to sleep with everyone in the department that you will be sending the new applicants to, if it will help secure a position here for me"
by Scott Matheson on July 27th, 2007
if you have a flaw, describe what your flaw is...be honest...but describe in the same sentence what you have done in the past to correct the problem.
by angie1789 on June 25th, 2011
can't stand any hierarchic autorithy :)
by Dave26027 on April 30th, 2011
I had a job interview years ago and was collecting unemployment. The State didn't give me enough money to buy lunch and gasoline to drive to job interviews. I didn't want the job I was interviewing for, and the lady interviewing me was so pretty it was a real distraction. I nearly forgot I didn't want the job but came back to reality when she asked me what my greatest flaw was. I got flustered and choked- In an effort to be honest, I blurted out that I sometimes stare at women's breasts. Unfortunately, the lady was sporting a prodigious pair of mammaries in a silk blouse. To make it worse, she must have been really chilly. She certainly was cold after I politely answered her last question.
by Pandoras out of her box on April 29th, 2011
"I work too much." they love that line
by scubaguy on March 9th, 2011
I'd say "Look, I'll be really honest, questioning like that makes me think you got your HR degree online or just finished reading the latest article on the top 10 dumb questions HR people ask."
Or respond with a question: Would you like me to give you a canned response about how I give so much, and work so hard, it often means I give up having a social life outside of work, because I love my job so much and it's my dream to be working here for your company? Or tell you the truth?
Or shock them with this: I'd prefer to sleep in and live on the beach, but until I find a company to pay me to do that, I'll drag my ass into your place everyday to collect a paycheck and maybe meet some women.
Or better yet: My biggest flaw? Are you serious? We spend our lives trying to cover up our flaws and compensate for our flaws and here I am, unemployed, interviewing for a job and you expect me to point out my greatest shortcoming? Are you F***ing crazy? I can walk on water and turn crap into gold. Now - how much are you going to pay me to work for you?
One more: My greatest flaw is that I'm brutally honest, for example, I think HR people are usually nearly useless turds and obstacles to talking with someone important who understands what I do for a living and why my experience is so valuable to your company. Instead, I'm stuck hurdling lame questions like this from you.
by celticmoonlight on February 27th, 2011
not bothering to turn up for work, stealing office supplies
by Magenta on July 7th, 2010
I would say:
"That I felt the need to apply for THIS job."
or
"I just can't stop kissing ass!"
or
"I work way too long hours for little or no compensation."
or
"I never say no to sexual advances, big boy."
by TRK360 on January 24th, 2008
Taking on too many tasks at once, resulting in my slowing down, but I'd reassure the interviewer that I am able to identify when this occurs and immediately correct the situation.
by Anonymous on January 24th, 2008
"Being so good at what I do."
by Jax is missing AB on June 26th, 2007
I always say it is that I am a perfectionist. That way its a win-win situation.
by Barcaluv on March 20th, 2007
I'm a work-a-holic *wink wink*
by Brew Guy wishes he was icefishing... on March 20th, 2007
I have trouble saying "No"
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on March 20th, 2007
I'm hyper and alot of people think I'm stupid or unreliable because of it.
by Tinkabelle on March 19th, 2007
"My greatest flaw, I suppose, would be the inability to find a job. Hence the fact that I'm here with you, Mr. Johnson."
by zoneman on November 10th, 2011
Premature ejaculation
by NinainCalifornia on May 2nd, 2011
I talk to my computer screen... I know it sounds crazy.. but.. the weird thing is when the screen talks back to me!!
by Zoe_V on May 2nd, 2011
that i sometimes work too hard
by Anonymous on May 2nd, 2011
I would suck up to the man and say: 'My greatest flaw is not working here.' Would probably work 70% of the time.
by mommyslittlegirl on May 1st, 2011
i can be too spontaneous at times, due to which i tend to make rash decisions, but i'm working on it.and i'm fickle minded. also, i talk too much, straightforwardly and honestly, revealing things that i shouldn't, which lands me in trouble at times. oh, and ya, i'm prone to emotional breakdowns, and can't handle criticism well that's the truth, though i don't think i wud dare to admit any of it at a job interview. i'd rather stick to the good old 'perfectionist' answer.
by igulp on April 30th, 2011
being here looking for a job
by Chicago Lady on April 30th, 2011
Attention to detail. It ensures high quality in my work, but tends to slow things down a bit.
by hhhttt on April 26th, 2011
I demand too much of myself and those around me, which can often leads to disputes, arguments and failure to cooperate for a common goal.
Either that or WHORES
by Ken_B3454 on April 25th, 2011
I would probably say, i may lose my sleep if i do mistake and i cant see the old age poor people begging road side merely to arrange their meal twice a day...!!!!
by Paige9311 on April 17th, 2011
by ArtemisDS on April 17th, 2011
My inability to come up with an appropriate answer to this question.
by ilikeitwhenitrains on April 9th, 2011
im honest.
by LadyMadonna on April 6th, 2011
I am a perfectionist who sometimes over-analyzes the task at hand
by Edward Taylor on March 23rd, 2011
"I cannot help but do every single thing that my boss tells me to utter perfection"
by Tiny Dr. Tim on March 19th, 2011
I guess I would have had to confess that the wholly uncontrollable, violent compulsion that I feel, to extravagantly eradicate all of those who would willingly frustrate and confuse me with annoyingly irrelevant, faux philosophical, psycho-babble questions, would, very likely, be the front-running contender for having been the stumbling block of greatest impediment to my successful career-path and has even been the probable cause, of at least some portion, of a few difficulties I've encountered in retaining gainful employment. So, waddyatinkaboutdatdere, eh Doc? Any questions for me?!
by -O-uknow on March 14th, 2011
BS like putting too much into work and not enough into charities.
by TheGrimReefer on March 14th, 2011
I don't wear condoms and I banged your daughter.
by I'm Just Along For The Ride on February 27th, 2011
I'm always right and so much smarter than the boss.
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i once said that, the interviewer replied with 'it seems everyone's flaw is that they are a perfectionist'
by Francis_O8064 on November 3rd, 2011
Make sure you say "mass debate" kind of fast and without space
by Technus the Ghost Master of Technology on January 4th, 2012