Asked in almost every interview
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
長所と短所を教えてください。
How to answer in Japan
★ Always pair the weakness with what you are doing about it. Never end on the weakness itself.
⭕️ A good answer
短所は時間管理が苦手なことです。カレンダーアプリを使ったり、メモをとったりして直しています。
My weak point is that I am not good at managing time. I am working on it by using a calendar app and taking notes.
❌ Not enough
短所は時間管理が苦手なことです。
“My weak point is that I am not good at managing time.” Stopping here leaves the interviewer holding only the problem.
Where this comes from
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