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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jacob Miller" data-source="post: 72389" data-attributes="member: 5063">Hi, In terms of saying whether or not a particular example is 100% right or wrong, I don't really feel like that's my place. Here's my advice when it comes to this question, I would recommend having a think about the example you'd like to use based on the consideration points that I raise: “What is your biggest weakness?”Talking about your weaknesses can be very intimidating, and understandably so: when we are interviewing with a law firm, we want to show the best version of ourselves and present as attractive a candidate as possible. Being asked about your biggest weakness is designed to test your emotional intelligence and self-insight, as well as how you grow from personal flaws. There are a few key dos and don’ts when considering your response to this question, for example:Do:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Choose to discuss a weakness which can be developed and improved with time</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be genuine: don’t try and ‘invent’ a weakness here, transparency in answering questions such as this is extremely important, and it is obvious when a candidate is not being transparent</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Discuss how you have taken steps to identify and remedy this weakness, and what progress you have seen in yourself since taking those steps</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Show your desire to learn and develop as a person in your response</li> </ul>Don’t:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Say that you don’t have weaknesses, or that you’ve ‘grown out’ of them: this comes over as conceited and displaying a lack of emotional intelligence and self-insight</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Try and frame a weakness as a positive: it is much more authentic to discuss a genuine weakness which you’ve recognised and worked on. It also displays a lack of insight</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use the “I’m a perfectionist” response… unfortunately, this is massively over-used and is viewed as a ‘cop out’ response. Try and be more innovative in your response to provide a more nuanced and unique answer</li> </ul>Due to the fact that the structure to your response will vary considerably based on the example you choose to give, as such, it is extremely challenging to provide a useful mock answer. Just follow the above dos and don’ts and you’ll be in good stead!</blockquote>

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