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Think about how your weaknesses have affected your ability to complete tasks or reach goals. How did you deal with those situations? How would you handle a similar situation now, based on your experience and growth as a person and a professional? For example, maybe you failed to meet a project deadline at a previous job because you took on too many projects at once. Did you become better at prioritizing your tasks after that? If you were faced with a similar situation now, would you ask for help from a colleague or supervisor instead of trying to handle it all yourself? Once you've identified your weaknesses, come up with some specific steps you are actively taking to improve in those areas. This could include things like taking classes to close gaps in your skillset, adopting strategies to help you stay better organized, or getting coaching to improve your communication skills. For example, "I lack on-the-job experience in grant-writing, but I've taken several online grant-writing classes, and I'm working toward earning a certification." Before going into the interview, figure out exactly what you want to say and write it down. You don't need to memorize every word, but practice it enough so that you can confidently touch on all the points you want to address. For example, you might write something like: "In my last job, I had a tendency to take on too many projects at once, and I had a hard time admitting when I needed help. After I missed an important project deadline, I started making an effort to select my projects more carefully and manage my time better. I worked with my supervisors and co-workers to split up our responsibilities in a more logical and efficient way. Because of that experience, I now have a much better idea of what kind of workload I can handle effectively." In case you have not already taken any steps to address your weaknesses, you can write down possible steps to improve yourself in the future . "I have just done the minimum to get by in college. I have not pushed myself to do my best, either academically or in campus events/ clubs etc. When I look back, there are so many opportunities I have missed by being lazy. From now on, I intend to make the most of every opportunity I get in life!"
Find examples of how you have grown from past challenges. Describe how you are managing and improving your weaknesses. Write a script.