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It has become almost standard fare for interviewers to ask job candidates about their weaknesses. Sure, it’s considered one of the tougher interview questions, but you can nail it by being prepared.

Instead of just stating your weakness, share how you’re working on improving it Think about what the interviewer is trying to get out of the question Answer “Tell me about yourself” with a past, ...

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There are a handful of classic job interview questions that have been floated around for so long, they're almost a joke. While "What is your biggest weakness?" is definitely one of them, in no way ...