Dear Wondering:

Let’s talk about your interview question first. I’m not going to give you a pat answer to use. It won’t fly. You have to come up with your words that reflect your feelings and rationale, not mine. You want to sound sincere, not like you got your answers from some book.

Think about why employers ask, "What are your weaknesses or worst qualities?" Like any question, they’re looking for evidence that you can do the job and have what it takes. So don’t confess a personality flaw that makes you a bad choice for the position.

Share a fact that won’t affect your ability to do this job or an example of something you’re overcoming. For example, "I was not comfortable speaking before groups, so now I’m taking a public speaking class."

If you’re unemployed now, don’t lie about it. They might contact your former employer. And just because you’re unemployed doesn’t mean you come across as desperate. You control your demeanor. Be prepared to explain what happened at your last job and move the conversation to the present.

© by Andrea Kay

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