What Is Your Greatest Weakness?

So you've gotten your foot in the door at your dream company. You've sent in the perfect resume and made a strong first impression during the phone interview. All that remains is to impress the hiring manager during the face-to-face interview. As a well-informed candidate, you're researching the company and preparing responses to the most important interview questions you can think of, the most notorious of which is "What is your greatest weakness?"

You don't want to say things like, "I work too hard" or "I am a perfectionist." That can easily come across as scripted and insincere at best, and self-aware at worst. When asked, "What is your greatest weakness?" interviewers want to know how honest and self-aware you are. They will also look for evidence that you are motivated to improve your weaknesses. The best responses to this question honestly explain a flaw and provide an example of how you are actively working to improve.

Answer: I've discovered that I'm a workaholic over the years. When dividing work, I usually take the largest chunk, which hurts me because I have to work overtime. It also implies that I have previously struggled with a life-work balance, which I am currently working on. Overall, I am pleased that I am progressing.