What is your greatest weakness?

[Old Hack]

The two are mutually exclusive. If that question is asked, and they really want an answer, then I really don't want the gig.

Of course, if your only option is MacDonalds, then you just have to go with it.

Of course, a Non sequitur, but I digress.

If you don't want the gig, why be polite then, why not simply balls up and say, sorry, this isn't the position for me, rather than the quite gentle 'I have been asked that before, and maybe you should ask a different one'. Now these two answers are, well, different aren't they?

[mudskipper]

red wine.

[BrilloPad]

My greatest weakness - posting on cuk. It only ends up in a whole heap of trouble. But it could be worse - it could be like that video "whole heap of trouble"

[NotAllThere]

I'll only know I don't want the gig when they interviewer has responded to my sally.

Interviewer: "So, what's you're greatest weakness".
Me, with wry smile "'I have been asked that a few times before in interview. Which of the standard answers do you want?"

If the interviewer huffs and puffs and gets annoyed - I then get out of there as soon as possible. Or, they agree it's a stupid question and we carry on.

HTH

[BrilloPad]

I was once asked my greatest weakness in an interview - I replied "bribing interviewers to get the job".

[TimberWolf]

My strength is my weakness and my weakness is my strength grasshopper.

[Old Hack]

Effectively that but rather more diplomatic. I just smile, and say - I've been asked that question a few times in interviews. It's not one I'd use myself. Shall we move on?

I'll only know I don't want the gig when they interviewer has responded to my sally.

Interviewer: "So, what's you're greatest weakness".
Me, with wry smile "'I have been asked that a few times before in interview. Which of the standard answers do you want?"

If the interviewer huffs and puffs and gets annoyed - I then get out of there as soon as possible. Or, they agree it's a stupid question and we carry on.

HTH

That's fair enough. However, I would consider it rude, were I interviewing. It's not a question I would ask, so I see your point, as it will invariably bring an answer designed to make you look good, whilst apearing bad, so it's pointless. However, if I am asked it, I would always respond. Maybe I have it wrong and more respect would be shown for saying, 'ask me some proper questions, not from the crib sheet'. But hey ho, we all have different techniques.

[wobbegong]

I've improved considerably in the last 18 months.

Have you lost a few pounds and shaved that "porn star" 'tashe off, then?

[wobbegong]

red wine.

. . . and cheese.

Mmmmmmmmm, cheese.

[DS23]

i'm with old hack on this one.