Employers generally like people who take the initiative. For one, they don't have to worry about you just sitting back and waiting for tasks to be given to you. Second, it means that you're constantly thinking about how you can add value to the company. Here's how you might approach this weakness: "I don't take the initiative as much as I'd like. My last job was one in which following orders was very important and improvising was frowned upon. I realized that I gradually shied away from doing things independently for fear of upsetting my boss or undercutting company policy. Moving forward, I realize that most positions, and especially this one, value a degree of initiative. I try to be absolutely clear about the expectations of the project before I start working so that I can attack different angles or follow different leads while still staying on track." Good time management is something all potential employers seek in interviewees. They're looking for someone who can do the most amount of quality work in the least amount of time. You really want to hit this answer out of the park if you choose it, to separate yourself from the rest of the pack: "I don't always manage my time effectively. To tell you the truth, sometimes I get sucked down a rabbit hole and neglect to balance all the other responsibilities of my job. I'm compulsive about getting things right the first time, sometimes at the expense of other tasks. That said, I'm learning how to get better at tying one project up when it looks like I'll fall behind on another, without using shortcuts or mailing in it. I'm planning ahead, asking appropriate channels for help when necessary, and finding more efficient yet equally effective ways of getting the job done." Trying to assume a leadership role when it's not warranted is the opposite weakness of failing to take the initiative. Employers might be nervous about you stepping on your bosses' toes. Instead, assure them that you are learning to be a role-player when needed: "I tend to seize a leadership role when it's not designated to me. Sometimes, this causes tension between me and the project lead, who understandably is trying to do his or her job. I'm learning how to trust people with their own responsibilities, though, because I realize that letting people do their designated jobs makes a team a lot more successful in the long run. I'm focused on becoming a better team player by letting everyone do his or her own job, and helping when necessary." Depending on the job, "I talk too much" may be hard to define as a weakness. Even in jobs that require an extroverted employee, though, the boss will want someone who is focused on work, not on telling jokes or learning about each and every coworker's weekend. Reassure them you're prioritizing the right kind of communication: "I talk too much. I'm a very extroverted, sociable person, which means that I have a weakness for not-always-workplace-related interactions. I'm getting better at channeling that extroversion into the right kind of communication. I'm leaving weekend updates for happy hour, and learning how to listen first and speak second, instead of the other way around. I know that I can sometimes drown other voices out, so I'm proactively asking colleagues to cut me off if I go off-topic or start dominating the conversation." This one is kind of a "spin" response, especially if you won't be expected to speak in front of large audiences. But this response could actually be a sympathetic weakness: some interviewers may have a soft spot for verbal fumblers. Again, focus on drawing out some positive aspect of your phobia if you plan on using this weakness: "I'm not great at public speaking. I start sweating, fumble my words, and can't seem to communicate the ideas I'm actively thinking about. However, I understand that being in a group setting is an integral part of this position, and although I'm not perfect at it yet, I feel like I'm improving. I joined a hobbyist's debate club to improve my exposure to larger crowds. I'm forcing myself to speak up in smaller groups, focusing less on my ego and whether I "did well," and more on what I communicated and I how I communicated it." If you're interviewing for a position that requires great organizational skillslike being an office assistantthink twice about giving this response. On the other hand, many professions, especially "ideas" professions, don't rely on expert organization to get the job done. In any case, make it clear that you're aware of the weakness and addressing it: "I'm not as organized as I could be. In college, I got by because I could keep my schedule in my head, and I could afford to be wrong once or twice along the way. Moving forward, I know that simple disorganization can produce errors or miscommunications that are unacceptable. I've taken to writing down every contact, meeting, and project goal in an online itinerary that I can access anywhere and anytime. I've gotten a lot more scrupulous about organizing the things that make my job possible and filing away the ones that don't."
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One-sentence summary -- Explain your efforts to take the initiative more often. Describe how you'll manage your time more effectively. Tell them you're a leader but don't always need to lead. Let them know that your talkative nature won't interfere with your job. Show how you're working on your fear of public speaking. Clarify that you're working on getting better organized.

It's probably helpful to make small markers so you remember where each item was supposed to go. You can either glue or pin items on. If you're using glue make sure you allow the glue to dry before restoring the backing to the frame. If you are pinning your items to the backing you might need to add a thin sheet of foam to the backing before gluing the backing paper in place, so that the pins have something to stick into. This is optional but may fit with the theme of your shadow box. Try to have fun with it. You want the shadowbox to look nice, and now is your chance to add any additional decoration.
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One-sentence summary -- Follow your design plan for adding the objects to the backing. Attach your objects to the backing. Add any labels, decorative items or border lace/ribbon.

This is the level you'll hang the curtain brackets at. The higher you hang the brackets, the larger your window will appear. Avoid hanging the brackets more than 8 inches (20cm) above your window or your swag may look too high. Make the marks with a pencil so they're easy to erase. Don't hang the brackets less than 4 inches (10cm) above the window or it may look too crowded. You want 1 bracket on either side of the window frame. Hold them so the screw holes are level with the marks you made earlier. Make sure the distance between the brackets isn't greater than the length of the curtain rod or else the rod won't fit. Use a tape measure to measure the length of the rod and then measure the distance between the brackets. If the distance between the brackets is greater, move them closer in toward the frame. Place the level between the bracket marks so the top edge is lined up with the each of the marks. Then, check the gauge in the center of the level if the air bubble is outside of the marked lines, the bracket marks aren't level. If that's the case, redraw the bracket marks so they're level with each other. A pilot hole is a pre-drilled hole that makes it easier for screws to go into a surface. To drill the pilot holes, use a drill bit that's slightly smaller than the screws that came with the brackets. Drill into the screw hole marks you made on both sides of the window. Hold the brackets on the wall so the screw holes are lined up with the pilot holes you drilled. Then, drill the screws that came with the brackets through the holes until the brackets are secure.
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Mark 48 inches (1020cm) above your window on either side. Hold the brackets on the wall above the frame and mark the screw holes. Use a long level to make sure the bracket marks are lined up. Drill pilot holes through the screw hole marks you made. Screw the brackets into the wall.