Everyone gets asked but curious on best responses to the interview question, "What's your biggest weakness?", especially on an interview to leave consulting

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Caring too much and working too hard

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I leave the toilet seat up

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David: Oh, great. I've been meaning to thank you by the way. You didn't lose a single customer during the merger, and you still managed to trim the budget? That is nice work. [Michael smiles] So, let me ask you a question right off the bat. What do you think are your greatest strengths as a manager?
Michael: Why don't I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I work too hard. I care too much. And sometimes I can be too invested in my job.
David: Okay. And your strengths?
Michael: Well, my weaknesses are actually... strengths.
David: Oh. Yes. Very good.
Michael: Thank you.
David: Very good.

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I don't have any, asshole -Kelly kapoor

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Be honest. People can see right through your BS. Self awareness is really important.

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Take on too much and risk burning out

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Oops, wrong thread

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Redheads. Redheads are my greatest weakness.

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Stealing office supplies

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Whatever your answer is, be able to swing it into a positive. ie. Something you are working on, have improved, etc.

Decks gon' give it to ya

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