Got an interview lined up. Do I go with the classic "strengths are also my weaknesses" answer, or try for something more original? It's always the question that messes me up the most.

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Say that you are too perfect and that you struggle with it daily

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Answer frankly with the strength and weakness, but with weaknesses spin it by saying how you’re trying to improve it or have improved it. but be smart about it. Idk if I ever was asked this during an IB interview though

Say a weakness and use an example how you overcame from it and turned into a strength.

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