Page 27 - PA_Enterprise_September-2022
P. 27
PAE
both equally contribute our strengths and and finding comfort with ambiguity. Then,
skills.’ explain the steps you’re taking to complete
ambiguous tasks.
I sometimes struggle to keep a healthy
work/life balance Example:
Finding work/life balance is important to ‘Because I prefer clearer directions, I
maintain motivation in your job. Spending a lot tend to be sceptical when approaching
of time and energy on your work shows your a confusing assignment or goal. That is
strong work ethic, but it is also necessary to why I have created a personal framework
find time for your family, friends and hobbies. for times when I feel confused or
If this is the weakness you want to talk about, overwhelmed by an ambiguous task,
explain the ways you have made it a point to including performing structured research
find a balance between life and work and how and asking experts for advice. Doing so
you have seen your work improve as a result. has helped me become successful when
Example: working on ambiguous tasks or when
working towards less defined or specific
‘Because I truly love my work and I am goals.’
very ambitious, I sometimes find it difficult
to set boundaries between my work and I sometimes lack confidence
personal life. I have seen a negative impact Lack of confidence is a common weakness
on my motivation and focus when I ignore that can cause inefficiencies in your work.
my personal needs. To overcome this Being humble when working with others
weakness, I now try to emphasise creating can be helpful, but it’s also important to be
time in my schedule to spend with my confident to do your job at an optimal level. If
family. Small changes, such as putting this is the weakness you’re presenting in your
my phone on silent, have made a huge interview, discuss the steps you have taken
difference. Having more balance in my life to improve your confidence and how your
between work and leisure makes me more actions have resulted in success.
productive at work.’
Example:
In the past, I have been uncomfortable with
ambiguity ‘My greatest weakness is that I sometimes
lack confidence, which is why I have
Many jobs require employees who are difficulty speaking up in groups. Even
thoughtful, experienced and responsible if I have great ideas, I have difficulty
with ambiguity in the workplace. Whilst it’s sharing them with others. For this reason,
certainly a beneficial skill to carefully follow I decided that it was time to take speaking
detailed instructions, it’s also important to and acting classes. These classes helped
be able to determine what it takes to realise me learn to separate my shy self from my
the desired outcome. If this is the weakness professional self.’
you’re mentioning in an interview, discuss the
success you have found following instructions uk.indeed.com
27
