Tell me about your weaknesses.

While it’s advisable to ensure your strengths align with the job description, we advise discussing a weakness that will not stop you from doing the job you’ve applied for.

The key to answering this question well is to show that you are self-aware enough – and honest enough – to admit your shortcomings, but also to demonstrate your interest and ability to work on yourself.

For example, “When I get really busy and stressed, I tend to get disorganised and my workspace becomes messy. The problem with this is it’s easy to lose track of the little details or misplace things. To combat this, I’ve taken a course on productivity and organisation, and I’ve learned that when I start to feel that stress coming on, I need to take a step back and dedicate a little bit of time at the end of every day to gather thoughts and tidy my desk. I also keep a work diary and to-do list so I don’t lose track of the big picture.”