Sales Executive Import Question:
What would you boss say are your 2 worst characteristics?
Answer:
Double whammy question. Not only do you have to talk about a weakness, but you have to second guess your bosses views.
You could sidestep this question and suggest that: "If you're serious about offering me this position, then I suggest you contact my boss to ask him/her."
I prefer taking this bull by the horns: "Not being a mind-reader, I can tell you what he/she has said to me." Then refer back to point 3 above. You'll seldom have to answer this question and point 3 in the same interview.
I like following up with: "May I ask if any kinds of employee traits have or are providing a challenge to performance?"
Turn the spotlight back on your interviewer to find out if there was something behind their question. Better you find out now and not after you've joined...
You could sidestep this question and suggest that: "If you're serious about offering me this position, then I suggest you contact my boss to ask him/her."
I prefer taking this bull by the horns: "Not being a mind-reader, I can tell you what he/she has said to me." Then refer back to point 3 above. You'll seldom have to answer this question and point 3 in the same interview.
I like following up with: "May I ask if any kinds of employee traits have or are providing a challenge to performance?"
Turn the spotlight back on your interviewer to find out if there was something behind their question. Better you find out now and not after you've joined...
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