Josh18 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 How would you answer " what are your weaknesses"? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MedLib42 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I would answer with my actual weaknesses (and I did). There are certain answers circulating that everyone thinks the interviewers want to hear - like the classic "strength as weakness" where the student says something like, perfectionism is my weakness, because sometimes I work too hard and get too focused on the details. ADCOMs are on the lookout for some of these classic answers, and usually the people that spit them out are rejected. Actually, what ADCOMs appreciate most is total, genuine honesty (and often something that's unique that they don't hear often). This question tests whether you are self aware enough to genuinely be in touch with your own weaknesses (and know how to work with them) or whether you're going to give a fabricated answer. Give them a real, honest assessment of what you truly think your own weaknesses are. I've heard some students admit to some weaknesses during interviews that might sound bad to you or me, but got accepted because they were honest. I still would advise against picking some of your worst weaknesses though. If I were you, I'd sit down, make a list of all of your strengths and weaknesses, and pick a weakness that doesn't sound like it will be an instant turnoff. Maybe something you still struggle with, but perhaps have learned how to overcome a bit in your daily life, so that you can say "I think one of my biggest weaknesses is XYZ because______, but I've learned to do _________ to help manage/overcome/compensate, etc. And maybe give a short example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthropathy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I would (and did) answer honestly. The interviewer is trying to get to know you, so let them know who you are. For me my major weakness is procrastination. You want a doozy, I was asked 2 questions that I was not expecting, and were way more of a challenge: What is the biggest mistake you ever made? And what is the weakest part of you application and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I do interviews and it is usual quite obvious when someone is just saying something to impress you. Give an honest weakness -- doesn't have to be anything deep in your psyche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patho Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 whatever your weakness is, speak briefly about it, and explain how you've cope with it and how learning from it has made you a stronger candidate for PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opap Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 You're probably going to face this specific question more than once over the course of your career. HR people love it for some reason :). Like MedLib42 I'd advise against the "Oh, sometimes I'm too much of a perfectionist" type of answer. Sounds too premeditated and not really sincere. Try and pick something you're aware of about yourself that isn't too bad, but also show the interviewer what you do/have done to overcome this weakness or work around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_pac Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Introspection -- only YOU can answer that. Just make sure you can show how you are taking steps or have taken steps to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthropathy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 How about "I lack introspection"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 How would you answer " what are your weaknesses"? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would first start off by posting pre-PA questions in the pre-PA forum. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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