Interview Skills Worksheet: Strengths and Weaknesses

Interview skills lesson 13: Strengths and weaknesses · Set 344 · 40 questions

Tip (Honest and useful): Strength: name it, then prove it with a short real example — prepare two or three. Weakness: a real one that is not the main skill of the role, plus what you are doing to improve it. Avoid: “I have no weaknesses”, “I work too hard / I am too perfect”, “I am good at everything”, or a weakness with no plan to change.

1. 1.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too humble (b) it is too detailed (c) it is not believable (d) it is too honest
2. 2.True or false: “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) none (b) twenty (c) just one word (d) two or three
4. 4.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) curious (b) patient (c) calm under pressure (d) shy in big groups
5. 5.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
6. 6.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
7. 7.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) patient (b) good with numbers (c) impatient (d) a quick learner
9. 9.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
10. 10.True or false: “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: well organised? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
12. 12.True or false: “My strength? I don’t know, you tell me.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) impatient (b) poor at saying no (c) easily distracted (d) patient
14. 14.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: poor at saying no? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
15. 15.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) often late (b) a team player (c) poor at saying no (d) disorganised
16. 16.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) easily distracted (b) often late (c) patient (d) shy in big groups
17. 17.True or false: “I am organised: I planned our class trip budget and we stayed within ₹200 per student.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) disorganised (b) putting things off (c) a quick learner (d) often late
20. 20.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) a big claim (b) a loud voice (c) a real example (d) repeating the word
21. 21.True or false: “I have no weaknesses at all.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) poor at saying no (b) shy in big groups (c) good with numbers (d) often late
23. 23.True or false: “My strength? I don’t know, you tell me.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I am good at everything, really.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am lazy and I hate getting up early.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
26. 26.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: putting things off? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) calm under pressure (c) poor at saying no (d) putting things off
28. 28.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: often late? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
29. 29.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: calm under pressure? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
30. 30.True or false: “I am good at everything, really.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) a quick learner (b) shy in big groups (c) poor at saying no (d) disorganised
32. 32.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) punctual (b) easily distracted (c) patient (d) good with numbers
33. 33.True or false: “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I have no weaknesses at all.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
35. 35.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) calm under pressure (b) punctual (c) a team player (d) poor at saying no
36. 36.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: shy in big groups? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
37. 37.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: patient? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) poor at saying no (b) patient (c) curious (d) well organised
39. 39.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) putting things off (b) patient (c) calm under pressure (d) a quick learner
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good with numbers (b) calm under pressure (c) disorganised (d) patient

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