Many people attempt to sidestep the question with glib responses like "I work too hard," or "I'm a perfectionist," Mann says, but interviewers can usually tell when you're being insincere. A good ...

It’s not easy admitting your flaws, especially in front of potential employers. However, most hiring managers aren’t looking for perfect candidates. When they ask you to describe your weaknesses, they ...

Job interviews are scary at the best of times – but there's one question employers ask that can really throw a spanner in the works. The common query is – 'what's your biggest weakness'. It can be a ...

Then suddenly, there it is, like crocodile eyes in the water, the question from hell: ‘What would you say is your greatest weakness?’ What am I to reply? I have to answer. But will my answer lose me ...

Job interviews are stressful affairs, any way you slice them. But perhaps no question causes quite so many jitters as, "What's your greatest weakness?" Instantly, it feels like a trap — if you're ...