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How to Answer the Strengths and Weaknesses Question
In Episode 129 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the dreaded 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?' question. They share a concrete framework: choose one strength that is rare and job-relevant (not just 'hardworking'), and one weakness that is real but fixable, with evidence of improvement. Lucas cites a specific example from a 2025 LinkedIn survey that found 72% of hiring managers consider honesty about weaknesses more important than the weakness itself. They discuss why generic answers like 'perfectionism' fail, and how to structure…
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