How do you guys answer interview questions around biggest weakness and strength?

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Lol, no. Nervous for a morning interview

Employers aren't typically expecting something new or groundbreaking. As long as you answer that question truthfully but shrewdly, you should be good

I typically say that upon receiving feedback at times I take learning lessons personal and in a negative way rather than learning from it and using it to better myself. Then mention it is something I am aware of and am learning to take feedback in a positive manner, learning from it and moving on.

I once told them from which text book they want the answer?! This is such a ridicilous question... gotto be a 60 old HR person to still ask it and expect a real answer....

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