How do I answer the question, “What is your greatest weakness?”

Remember an interview is your chance to continue to ‘sell’ an employer on your appropriateness for their job opening. Every answer that you give should make your candidacy stronger.

I suggest explaining a challenge/problem that you may have had, what you went about doing to solve it and what the end result was.

Try to keep it in the realm of the industry for which you are applying.

Here is an example:

“Most of my computer skills were strong but I knew my Excel knowledge needed some work. I have been working diligently to practice in the evenings and learn all the unique features about the program. I now feel much more confident in my knowledge of the program and I continue to learn more everyday.”

An interviewer wants to get insight into how you will deal with challenges on the job. Show them how you approach a situation and can be successful no matter what the challenge.