This is a loaded interview question because one doesn't want to admit they have a weakness.
However, if there are weaknesses that you can overcome, all the better. On one hand, if I had a deep passion to be a top NBA player but I'm only five foot nine and have minimal basketball skills, my chances are pretty much nil. On the other hand, if I have a fear of public speaking, I can take lessons and work to overcome them.
Sometimes it is difficult to identify your weaknesses. Ask for feedback and don't get upset by the results.
Speaking of public speaking, I joined Toastmasters through my employer to help with my public speaking skills. I won't divulge the various ways Toastmasters can help with this, as there are so many aspects of public speaking that one may not be aware of. One aspect for me is essentially troubling, but it is a task I am willing to overcome with practice. And Toastmasters helps me with that.
When you look at your weaknesses, try and discover a weakness that is realistic and that you can overcome. Create baby steps to overcome it, to turn the weakness into either a strength or something that isn't so daunting.
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