Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It has become almost standard fare for interviewers to ask job candidates about their weaknesses. Sure, it's considered one of the ...

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It has become almost standard fare for interviewers to ask job candidates about their weaknesses. Sure, it's considered one of the tougher interview questions, but you can nail it by being prepared.

It has become almost standard fare for interviewers to ask job candidates about their weaknesses. Sure, it’s considered one of the tougher interview questions, but you can nail it by being prepared.