What's a good "weakness" to discuss during an interview?

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Anything that you've previously identified and setup steps to overcome ie client with last minute requests --> setup process to prioritize asks; difficulty at first managing inbox clutter from working across teams/different accts -> set up system to organize requests as they come in, using to do list to tackle each one

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Depending on your level discuss your urge to grow in the strategic part of the business

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University careers advice always told me to rephrase "weakness" in your response as an area I wish to improve on"

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If the job is about being tactical and detailed, talk about obsession with details and that you need to be reminded of the big picture every now and again, to maintain a balance. If the job is more strategic, talk about your passion for big ideas and progressive thinking, and that you occasionally need to be reminded that you do have something you actually need to execute and launch.

The main idea is that you actually discuss a strength for the role, but in a way that if a difficult person or crazy we're to be in it might be a problem... You're not difficult or crazy I hope?

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