You are sitting in an interview at Philips Electronics. The process is going on well and you are confident that you will crack this one soon. Suddenly, one of the interview panelists asks about your strengths and weakness. You consider yourself as a multi-tasker and want to shoot all your strengths at once. However, hold on, that is not the correct way. Read on to explain how to find your strengths, weakness along with attitude and skill sets.

 

 

Factors to keep in mind while explaoning your strengths and weaknesses in an interview

1. Strengths

Every individual has a unique set of strengths and is eager to let the world know about it. However, the interviewer is not interested in knowing all of your strengths. You just need to state your strengths, which are relevant to your job profile. Even so, you need to say your top two or 3 strengths only. Saying anything else will simply be a waste of time.

 

2. Weakness

Every human being has a weakness. When the interviewer asks you about your weakness, he just wants to know whether your weakness will be an impediment for the job profile. He does not intend to embarrass you. So, don't say that you have no weakness. Instead, use your English vocabulary skills to phrase your weakness is such a manner that the interviewer will be confident that it will not be a problem.

 

3. Attitudes

Every logical person has a set of attitudes and beliefs, which defines his personality. The interviewer, by asking you about your attitudes, wants to know whether you have any extreme views, which can be detrimental to team working. Be sure to moderate your opinions and views.

 

4. Skills sets

You have every skill set in the world, but ensure that you only speak of those skills needed for the job. Anything apart from it can sound boastful and egoistic. You should also back your skills with credible proofs. In case you are a fresher, you can list out your educational experiences.

 

 

Sample Conversation in an interview 

 

Situation: You are sitting in front of ABC Electronics interview panel for a sales job interview.

 

Interviewer: "So, Mr. Vishal, your CV is very impressive indeed. Can you tell me what your strengths are?

 

You: "Yes Sir, My strengths include an absolute focus for any work undertaken and ensuring that it gets completed within the deadline. My result-oriented approach enables me to

achieve consistent satisfactory results."

 

Interviewer: "Good. What about your weakness?"

 

You: "Sometimes, dedicated work makes me unorganized and stressed. However, I have identified this weakness and have started taking diligent notes and practicing meditation as a daily part of my life."

 

Interviewer: "Okay, tell me, what do you think about the politics of our country?"

 

You: "The politics of our country is in a very bad shape. However, I am optimistic about the future and am in no doubt that our country's politicians will take good care of our country."

 

Interviewer: "Are you comfortable working in a team?"

 

You: "Yes Sir, teamwork is very important and absolutely critical for an organization's success."

 

Interviewer: "Good, so tell me what skill sets you can bring to our company?"

 

You: "My effective communication and presentation skills will enable us as a team to rightly connect with the company's target audience and fulfill their expectations to the best extent."

 

 

The above sample demonstrates why knowing fluent English is important. Convert your English speaking skills into tangible result with the help of an online English guide and see your career soar to great height.

 

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Most of us remember our first job interview. The time when we are the most nervous and don't have a slight clue what an interview meant. Every experience teaches you a thing or two, especially when it comes to interviewing. We get more confident, fluent and smarter after years of working. One common question our tutors have come across over the years,

"How to improve English fluency while facing an interview?"

First of all, you are nervous and on top of it the interviewer is asking you difficult questions you are unsure of. How can a person, who is under extreme pressure, focuses on getting his language right? While it is normal to be a bit nervous before appearing for an interview, it is vital that you manage to make a good first impression. It all depends on how confident you are in that brief 15-30 minutes that decides your future. Let's look at some tips that can help you come out of an interview with flying colors.

Don't stress yourself with 'I can't speak English' thought

This is what we suggest our students. Most of them come to us before appearing an interview with a question, how to speak English fluently in an interview? When you are in front of an interviewer, don't think about English at all because that will make you nervous. It is important that you practice English speaking daily to get a grip on the language. It is better if you could enroll in an online English class as they provide interactive lessons to help you learn the language faster.

Read newspapers, books, magazines and watch English movies and shows. It is not something you should do on the day of going for an interview. You cannot improve English skills overnight as it takes a lot of practice and dedication.

So the key is to prepare as much as you can before the interview and sound confident all the while. If you are confident about your abilities, there would be no stumbling block in your success, not even English. It's only when you get conscious about your English would you make a mistake. If you just listen to the interviewer and give insightful answers, language will only help you better your answer.

Now, let's look at some common interview questions and their probable answers.

Q. Tell me about yourself, in brief?

A. I have done my Electrical Engineering from Agnels College, Bangalore. My hobbies include basketball, cycling, traveling in and hiking. I started my career as a junior engineer with XYZ Company. I've been working with the company for three years now."

Q. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

A. I believe my strongest strength is my punctuality. It has helped me a lot to start my work on time and give better productivity. My weakest trait is my hesitation in asking help.

I am a good team player and that is my biggest strength. I am also a good listener. My weakest trait is my English ability. I am studying hard and I am sure I will improve my communication skills in no time.

Q. What are your near goals in life?

A. My goal is to perform exceptionally well in my new job. I plan to use my strength and knowledge to contribute to the company's growth and success.

We shall discuss more such questions and answers in our upcoming blog. Until then, keep on improving your English fluency.