What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?
If you’re gearing up for interviews in 2025, get ready for this classic: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Even with all the fancy AI in hiring now, employers still want to know who you are, not just what’s on your résumé.
Why They Keep Asking
Honestly, interviewers want to see if you know yourself. Can you be upfront about what you’re good at—and where you’re working to get better? They’re also sizing up whether your personality and work style actually fit the job.
Talking About Strengths
Pick strengths that make sense for the role. Maybe you’re great at solving problems, communicating, rolling with changes, coming up with creative ideas, leading a team, or using technical tools. Don’t just list them—back them up. For example: “In my last job, I led a project across different teams and cut the timeline by 20% just by planning workflows better.”
Talking About Weaknesses
Don’t go for those tired answers like “I’m a perfectionist.” Pick something real—something that matters at work—and show what you’re doing about it. Try this: “I used to have trouble saying no, but now I’ve started setting clearer boundaries and using task-management tools to stay focused.”
