高能面经，如何机智应答“你的缺点是什么”？

Boss: What is your greatest weakness?

老板：你最大的弱点是什么？

Interviewee: See, the great thing about me is that I don't have any weaknesses.

受访者：瞧，我最大的弱点就是我没有任何弱点。

Narrator: We all have weaknesses and it's important you have a solid answer for this question.

陈述者：我们都有弱点，重要的是你对这个问题要有一个坚定的答案。

The question is a measurement of your self-awareness and your ability and willingness to improve yourself.

这个问题是对你的自我意识、自我提升的能力和意愿的衡量。

If answered properly it can tell them a lot about your work ethic and the kind of person they may be hiring.

如果回答合理，它可以告诉老板很多你的职业道德认知以及他们将雇用的是哪种人。

And always remember, as with any interview question, it is important to be genuine.

并且记住，和任何面试问题一样，真诚是很重要的。

Boss: What is your greatest weakness?

老板：你最大的弱点是什么？

Interviewee 1: My greatest weakness is that I am a perfectionist,

受访者1：我最大的弱点是我是一个完美主义者，

I just want all of my work to be perfect so sometimes projects and tasks can take me longer than they should.

我只希望我所有的工作都完美无缺，这会导致有时候对于一些项目和任务我可能会花费比它们原本需要的更长的时间。

Narrator: Did that sound sincere?

陈述者：这听起来真诚吗？

This is a classic poor answer to this question.

这是对这个问题典型的拙劣回答。

It is possible to turn a strength into a weakness as long as it is original and genuine, however we do not recommend this strategy as the interviewer probably believes that the answer is rehearsed and insincere.

只要是自己原创的和真诚的，就有可能在弱点介绍中加入一丝正能量，但是我们不推荐这种策略，因为面试官可能认为答案是经过预演和不真诚的。

Narrator: In order to successfully answer this question, structure your answer according to the PAR model:

陈述者：为了能成功地回答这个问题，要根据PAR模型组织你的答案：

P-Problem-Identify your problem in this case your weakness;

P——问题——找出你的问题，明白在这种情况下你的弱点；

A-Action-What were the actions you took to overcome this weakness;

A——行动——你采取了什么行动来克服这个弱点；

R-Result-What was the positive result from the actions you took to overcome and fix your weakness.

R——结果——你克服和弥补你的弱点后获得了怎样积极的结果。

The first step is to identify your problem, in this case your weakness, make sure it is work related but not a particular skill or a responsibility for the position.

第一步是找出你的问题，明白在这种情况下你的弱点，要确保它与工作有关，但也不是某项技能或某个岗位责任的缺失。

For example, if you are interviewing for an Administrative Assistant position, and you feel that your typing speed is below average, DO NOT MENTION THIS, as it is directly related to what you will be doing on a daily basis.

比如，如果你在面试一个行政助理的职位，你觉得你的打字速度不及平均水平，千万不要提这点，因为这直接关系到你每天的工作。

Think of something that you honestly feel is not your greatest strength, but is not a core responsibility of the role either.

想想你真的觉得那不是你最大的优势，但也不是这个职位的核心责任的东西。

For example, a good weakness to discuss might be a fear of public speaking.

例如，对于讨论而言，一个好的弱点可能是害怕公开演讲。

Now that we have identified our weakness, let's properly structure our answer,

既然我们已经确定了我们的弱点，让我们正确地构建我们的答案吧。

Narrator: To effectively answer this question make sure that whatever you identify as your weakness,

为了有效地回答这个问题，你要确保自己认为的弱点是什么，

is something that you have also overcome.

并且你也克服了。

You do not want to give the impression that they will be hiring someone who will be bringing a known weakness to the role with them.

你不想给人这样的印象：他们将雇用一个会把已知的自身弱点带到工作中的人。

Original Boss from Scene 1: What is your greatest weakness?

视频中一开始的老板： 你最大的弱点是什么？

Second interviewee: Well, I used to have a problem with public speaking; however,

第二个受访者：嗯，我以前在公共演讲方面存在一个问题，然而，

in order to overcome this I signed up for a class in public speaking and speechwriting, as well as a course in professional development while working towards my degree.

为了克服这个问题，我报名参加了一个公共演讲和演讲写作课程，以及在攻读学位时参加了演讲专业发展方面的课程。

Narrator: Hiring managers want to see that you have the ability to learn and grow as a person,

陈述者：招聘经理希望看到你是一个有学习和成长能力的人，

so make sure you make it clear you HAD a weakness but took the necessary actions to overcome it, leading to Positive Results.

所以一定要清楚地表明你有弱点，但采取了必要的措施去克服它，从而取得了积极的结果。

What was the successful outcome from the actions you took in order to overcome this weakness?

为了克服这个弱点，你采取的行动取得了怎样的成效？

Communicate the positive results your actions produced.

说说你的行动产生的积极结果。

A great way to do this is through examples,

一个很好的方法是举例，

tell a story and SHOW them how the weakness is no longer an issue.

通过讲一个故事，告诉他们你的弱点如何不再是问题。

Second interviewee: Well, I used to have a problem with public speaking; however,

第二个受访者：嗯，我以前在公共演讲方面存在一个问题，然而，

in order to overcome this I signed up for a class in public speaking and speechwriting, as well as a course in professional development while working towards my degree.

为了克服这个问题，我报名参加了一个公共演讲和演讲写作课程，以及在攻读学位时参加了演讲专业发展方面的课程。

During my coursework I was responsible for addressing an audience of at least 30 people on a weekly basis and quickly became comfortable doing so.

在课程学习中，我要每周至少向30人演讲，并很快适应了这样做。

I even started volunteering to speak at team meetings in my last position,

我甚至在上一个职位中开始自愿在团队会议上发言，

which led people to start coming to me for leadership.

这使人们开始找我当领导。

I am now able to confidently give presentations to large groups and it has also made me a more effective communicator.

现在我可以自信地在很多大团队中做演讲，这也使我成为了一个更有效的沟通者。

Narrator: So remember, when addressing this question,

陈述者：所以请记住，在回答这个问题时，

don't be clever and answer with something that is really a strength, be genuine.

不要太聪明，要用一种真正的力量来回答，要真诚。

For this and all other interview questions do not give an answer that comes off as canned or rehearsed, and follow the PAR model:

对于这个问题和所有其他的面试问题都不要给出一个事先排练好的答案，应该遵循PAR模型：

P-The Problem-Clearly identify your genuine weakness;

P——问题——明确你真正的弱点；

A-Your actions-Communicate the actions you took to improve upon and overcome the weakness;

A——你的行动——谈谈你为改善和克服弱点所采取的行动；

R-The result-Clearly state the positive outcome that was the result of your hard work.

R——结果——清楚地陈述你努力行动的结果。

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