Assignment: List of Weaknesses

Assignment: List of Weaknesses

Assignment: List of Weaknesses

Week 9 – Assignment 2 Assignment 2: Practicum I Journal Entry 6 This is your sixth and final journal assignment. Write a 300–500-word journal entry covering the following: Identify two or three goals for this week that you have established for yourself related to Practicum I. Review and reflect on how you met these goals this week. Explain how you integrated two concepts or content areas from Week 9 into your practicum experience this week. Identify your area of greatest learning this week. Submit your journal entry to the Journal area by Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Name your journal entry SU_NSG6620_W9_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.

It can be hard to answer the question,  —especially when you expected to be discussing the skills, talents and capabilities that make you the strongest candidate for the job. Framing your weaknesses positively can be challenging but when you combine self-awareness with an action plan, you can quickly stand apart from other job applicants.

The key to preparing for this question is to identify weaknesses that still communicate strength. This will show the interviewer you’re introspective enough to know your areas of opportunity.

Here are a few examples of the best weaknesses to mention in an interview:

1. I focus too much on the details

Being “detail-oriented” a typically a good thing, but if you’re someone who tends to spend too much time on the specifics of a project, it could also be considered a weakness. By sharing that you focus too much on details, you’re showing your interviewer that you’re capable of helping the organization avoid even minor mistakes.

Be sure to explain how you’re making improvements in this area by looking at the big picture. While employers may not love the idea of having an employee who is preoccupied with fine points, a candidate who assures quality and strives for balance can be a great asset.

Example: “My greatest weakness is that I sometimes focus too much on the details of a project and spend too much time analyzing the finer points. I’ve been striving to improve in this area by checking in with myself at regular intervals and giving myself a chance to re-focusing on the bigger picture. That way I can still ensure quality without getting so caught up in the details that it affects my productivity or the team’s ability to meet the deadline.”

2. I have a hard time letting go of a project

When you’ve spent a great deal of time and effort on something, it’s easy to feel apprehensive about marking it complete or passing it on to another team. There’s always room for improvement, and some people tend to over-criticize their work or attempt last-minute changes, which can threaten the timeline.

At the same time, though, last-minute reviews can help eliminate errors and make for a more refined finished product.

If this is your weakness, share how you’re striving to improve by giving yourself a deadline for all revisions and being proactive about changes so you’re not waiting until the last minute.

Example: “My greatest weakness is that I sometimes have a hard time letting go of a project. I’m the biggest critic of my work, and I can always find something that needs to be improved or changed. To help myself improve in this area, I give myself deadlines for revisions. This helps ensure I’m not making changes at the last minute.”