Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” ...

You want to be forthcoming. You learned (in the military) to be direct. You were told to be upfront about your challenges, shortcomings and obstacles. But should you really share details about your ...

Answering the dreaded “What are your weaknesses?” interview question can be tricky. Many candidates struggle to provide a meaningful response that addresses this question without damaging their ...

What are areas of strength and weakness? Areas of strength are defined as positive knowledge, attributes, skills, traits, and talents. Areas of weakness are defined as the knowledge, attributes, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. “Focus on your strengths” has been the mantra of the last ...

While “playing to your strengths” is usually a good strategy to follow, it can sometimes be a misnomer when it comes to effective leadership. When leaders only play to their strengths, they may forget ...

"You should have a good sense of your strengths and weaknesses. It's very important to know when you are the best-suited person to do something, and when you're not, when something should be delegated ...

Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are ...