Most hiring managers will at some point pop this dreaded interview question:
“What's your biggest weakness?”
Asking this is similar to sifting through resumes looking for a reason not to hire a person.
"The underlying question translates to: 'Is there anything I’m missing that could eliminate you from the running?'"
"Since the question has a negative slant, it’s designed first to test your mettle, and second, your character. This is why it can be a deal maker or breaker, depending on whether you handle it with thought.”
this type of questioning accomplishes two things: “In addition to potentially revealing any professional weaknesses that may derail a candidate, it also provides insights into if that person is of a mindset of continual improvement."
Here’s what hiring managers really want to know when they ask about your biggest weakness