My Favorite Question at the End of a Job Interview…
Summary
- I like to be open and share my own mistakes during interviews. It helps build trust and encourages honesty.
- Being a control freak is something I often confess, showing that everyone has things they struggle with.
- I focus on understanding others' weaknesses too, as they help align strengths for mutual support.
- If someone reveals their struggles truthfully, I see it as a positive sign. It shows they are sincere and candid.
- I am wary of people who claim to have no weaknesses since everyone has something they're not good at. It's important to be honest about these areas.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing the practice of sharing personal mistakes in your professional or personal life. Be open about the areas you struggle with, especially in interviews or team meetings. This builds trust and encourages others to also be honest.
A good way of doing this is by starting conversations with a vulnerable story about a recent mistake you made. Share how you are working to improve it. This shows you are relatable and sincere.
Focus on understanding not only your weaknesses but also those of people around you. This can help form a team where everyone's strengths and weaknesses are complemented. When someone shares their struggles openly, see it as an opportunity to offer help and align your strengths with their needs.
Always be wary of people who claim to have no weaknesses. Understand that everyone has areas where they can improve. Being honest about these is important for growth and building genuine relationships.
By creating an environment where sharing and acknowledging weaknesses is encouraged, you'll foster a culture of honesty and support. This approach not only builds better teams but also leads to personal growth as everyone can work together to overcome their shortcomings.
Full Transcript
something that I like to ask people on interviews like listen let me tell you something about myself that's not so good right and then I'm like I'm kind of a control freak here's something they did I actually up really bad yesterday on this thing and I I try to share something vulnerable with them that I've messed up on and I say great so here's the thing we all have you've just told me all the stuff that's amazing about you I want to know the though because I want to know if it's that I have a strength to to match with so I can help you in that moment if somebody opens up and tells me the truth I don't really care how bad it is because everyone has it's just like to what degree do you have it's the people who tell me they don't that tells me they just demonstrated they don't have sincere cander because everybody has stuff that their bad at