Question

1. according to the video, how should you handle weaknesses in an interview? a. focus on personal weaknesses b. deny having any weaknesses c. mention professional weaknesses and solutions d. only discuss strengths 9. what can help you achieve your true potential? a. ignore your strengths b. knowing your weaknesses c. relying on others opinions d. avoiding self - reflection 10. what is the final recommendation in the video? a. avoid thinking about strengths and weaknesses b. make a list of your strengths and weaknesses c. compare yourself to others regularly d. focus only on negative traits short answer questions - write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. be sure to use complete sentences. 1. what does self - awareness mean, and why is it important according to the video? 2. list two strengths you possess and explain how they can help you in your future career. 3. describe a weakness that you have identified in yourself and what steps you are taking to improve it. 4. how did rita respond to the interview question about her strengths and weaknesses, and what can we learn from her approach? 5. why is it suggested to focus on strengths during an interview rather than weaknesses?

Explanation:

For multiple - choice questions:

• In an interview, it's best to mention professional weaknesses and solutions to show self - awareness and a proactive attitude. Knowing your weaknesses can help you achieve your true potential as it allows for self - improvement. Making a list of your strengths and weaknesses is a good final recommendation for self - assessment.

For short - answer questions:

• Self - awareness means understanding one's own strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and behaviors. It's important as it helps in making better decisions, improving relationships, and achieving personal and career goals.
• Strength examples could be good communication skills (helpful for teamwork and client interactions in many careers) and problem - solving skills (useful for overcoming work - related challenges).
• A weakness could be time - management. Steps to improve could include creating a schedule and setting priorities.
• Without knowing Rita's response, generally, a good approach is to be honest about strengths, give specific examples, and for weaknesses, show self - awareness and a plan for improvement.
• Focusing on strengths in an interview shows what you can bring to the role immediately and creates a positive impression.

Answer:

1. c. Mention professional weaknesses and solutions
2. b. Knowing your weaknesses
3. b. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses
4. Self - awareness is understanding one's own characteristics, including strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and behaviors. It is important as it aids in decision - making, relationship building, and goal - achievement.
5. For example, strong communication skills can help in teamwork and client - facing roles in a future career. Analytical skills can assist in data - driven decision - making in various professions.
6. For instance, a weakness could be public - speaking anxiety. Steps to improve could involve taking a public - speaking course and practicing regularly.
7. (No information about Rita's response provided, but generally) An ideal response would be to be honest about strengths with specific examples and for weaknesses, show self - awareness and a plan for improvement.
8. Focusing on strengths in an interview highlights immediate value to the role and creates a positive first impression.