It turns out that the best weaknesses for a job interview are coachable and confessable – but not critical to the position. Here are some examples of weaknesses to consider using in your next ...

For example, maybe a weakness you share ... it is not truly a weakness. Plummer encourages job candidates to be genuine. “I encourage my clients to dig a little deeper,” she said.

She recommends sharing a real weakness that might not affect your ability to do the job. If you’re applying to be an EMT, for example, you don’t want to say you don’t work well under pressure.