Question: What are three positive character traits you do not have?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What is a positive personality trait that you do not possess and why?

Follow-up questions:

Why?
Are these traits something you want to aspire to?
How do you get around this?
How do you get around not having these traits?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional,Unconventional

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment)

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Perceptual Speed,Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed)

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Rapport Building Question,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Humility

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

This question is more about looking for red flags. In a roundabout way, the interviewee will list their weaknesses. Look to see if these weaknesses are compatible with your company or the work team around this vacancy. Because the question is unconventional, the speed and the quality of the answer will reveal the interviewee’s cognitive speed and clarity.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee’s weaknesses or lack of good traits are concerning or not compatible with your company.

Sample Answer:

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