Job Interview Question: What would the person who likes you least in the world say about you?

2015-07-18T09:31:50-04:00

How would you answer that question?

But the real question is...Are you aware of your own weaknesses – and how to work around them?

A cousin to “what’s your biggest weakness?,” this question also requires framing your dominant personality traits in a positive light. Perhaps your enemy would say you’re neurotic and controlling, when in fact you just have a completionist’s eye for detail, which will ensure no project is finished until all loose ends are tied and re-tied for peace of mind.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jul 18 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-07-18T09:40:03-04:00

I have used that question ("What's your biggest weakness, considering what you know of this job?") as well as "What would your biggest detractor say about you?"

Both are excellent questions that get right to both someone's self-image as well as their social awareness.

For added points, it requires them to explain HOW they deal with needing to make corrections in how they perform.

Totally separately, they result in some great answers that .... shorten my decision-making process. Examples: "I don't like working with/for women" and "I don't like people telling me what to do." Okie, Dokie.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 18 at 2015 10:18 AM

2015-07-18T10:18:32-04:00

SGM Matthew Quick Everyone loves me.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 10:34 AM

2015-07-18T10:34:35-04:00

This is a great question. For me I guess it would be the fact that it takes a while for me to trust people to complete certain tasks and that I tend to micromanage in certain aspects. Being the Alpha leader that I am, I've been working on this ever since I was a Squad Leader. I've always wanted to get ins the mix and get my hands dirty side by side with my Soldiers and it always came off as being a micro manager. Now as a Field Grade Warrant Officer, I can hand off jobs easier but I still provide much oversight and I tend to troubleshoot a lot. Is it wrong that I want things done right the first time?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 18 at 2015 10:52 AM

2015-07-18T10:52:13-04:00

"He takes too long to complete projects, often finishing them just before they're due."
To which I respond that I want to make sure I turn in my best work and I like reviewing and re-reviewing last minute so I can make sure everything is as perfect as I can make it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 4:30 PM

2015-07-18T16:30:37-04:00

They would say I am a a**hole!!