Areas Of Improvement

Question

Hey All,

I need some areas of improvement for a few applications. Any recommendations on what to identify? I need to turn a weakness into a positive.

Thanks.

GoBruin · Answer

you're asking us what area's you can improve on? seems like you can find any of your own faults so try humility.

clubgmat25 · Answer

You really need to rephrase your question.

fatb · Answer

I was thinking along the line of... communication.....

jimmyjamesdonkey · Answer

Let's be honest here. Identifying any areas of weakness in a application is a dumb move. Sure, I could find areas to work on...we all could. The question here is what are good areas to explore for potential weaknesses that are prime for positive spin.

GoBruin · Answer

Well wouldn't that be a better question, how can I spin my weakness? Probably be helpful if you gave us a list of your weaknesses and we'll spin it for you. I mean there is no point for us guessing your weakness.

mbagal1 · Answer

Hi

I am reading Paul Bodine's book now and I think it is truly excellent. One thing he mentions. Avoid putting in a weakness that is really a camouflaged strength - he mentions that in the 60s or 70s this may have been a good ploy, but no longer. What you want to do instead is identify a genuine weakness that you have had a problem with in the past and have worked on subsequently to show that you are making an effort to fix it.

pm4553 · Answer

I concur with GoBruins, my weakness can be your strength and vice-versa.

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