Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” ...

You want to be forthcoming. You learned (in the military) to be direct. You were told to be upfront about your challenges, shortcomings and obstacles. But should you really share details about your ...

Natalie’s green eyes were fixed on a blue wall behind me. Her fingers drummed lightly on the blue coffee cup in front of her—frustration in every beat. “I don’t get it. I thought by this point, ...

"Tell us your strengths and weaknesses". You may have been asked this question one time in an interview and you were thrown into confusion. While it may be easier to answer the question on strengths ...

You might understandably pause when asked at a job interview about your greatest weaknesses. You might also understandably dread the question coming up. And you wouldn’t be alone. You want to respond ...

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 ...

As a business leader, it can be challenging to look at areas where your performance may fall short. However, to effectively lead others—whether it’s a small team or an entire company—it is essential ...

We all have strengths and weaknesses. Being reminded of our weaknesses is unpleasant. Therefore, we often learn to avoid tasks that require skills that we think of as weaknesses. This avoidance can ...