One of the news stories on the Yahoo! homepage is about myths or job interviews and why they are myths. One myth in particular says "Do not show weakness in an interview." This claim seems unacceptable because, when in an interview, you think you should always be trying to put you best foot forward. Revealing a weakness to a potential employer seems like a backward step in the interview process.
The authors of the article use expert opinions to prove to the reader that this statement really is a myth. They talked with workers for companies that help people find and keep jobs, to see what to really do during an interview. One of the things that they said to prove their point about the myth is that if you are asked about a weakness and you talk your way around it in such a manner that you don't answer the question, the interview can see right through it and know that you are not being honest with them. A potential employer is more likely to hire someone with a flaw, but is honest, than someone who pretends that they are perfect. The experts give the advice that, if asked, you should give one true flaw or weakness that you have. Make sure to also include how you are able to work through this disadvantage or how you deal with it in a positive way. Once you have done this, allow the interviewer to move on to something different, and don't dwell on the subject any longer.
By the end of the article you, as a reader, are able to see where the authors of the article are coming from. You may not agree, but fromt their reasoning you now find yourself thinking about their statement and more open to their ideas.
The article can be found at:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-interview_myths_that_keep_you_from_landing_the_job-1026
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This seems like a very good evolution of a simple argument. i initially rejected it because it seemed counterintuitive yet we both had the same assumptions (IE it is better to be honest) and his reasons seemed to flow from one to another. This was able to convince me in the end.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good topic to think about and I can see both sides od the issue. I like the reasons behind their claim and how they continue to give advice on how you can make speaking about your weaknesses beneficial. It is very logical.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was interesting. I have had jobs but have never had to survive through an intense interview. So to me these myths were what I thought. For me after reading the reasoning of why they are myths I could definately see their point, it does make sense.
ReplyDeleteChelsie, I am in the same boat that you are and that was my reaction as well to the article. It was nice to get other input on the situation.
ReplyDeleteCourtney, the advice that they give is very helpful. I think that the advice itself is what gives the claim some credibility. It gives you something else to believe along the lines that they want you to.
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