Question: What is a negative thing that your current or previous manager would use to describe you?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- What would be one negative thing that your current or previous boss might say about you?
- What would your current or previous manager say are some areas you need to work on?
- What are some things your former manager would like you to improve on?
Follow-up questions:
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Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate might take the chance to talk about a weakness that ‘is not really an issue’ or that they are trying to improve on. This question is more about watching for red flags than about looking for something positive in the interviewee.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Mentions of traits that are definately not suitable for the role. Mentions of a weakness, but then immediately trying too hard to cover up said weakness. Mentions of no weaknesses, while not exactly a red flag, may indicate a lack of selfawareness or a need to appear positive and perfect in front of others.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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