Strengths and Weaknesses

If you've ever had a job interview, you know that there is one dreaded and awkward question: What are your strengths and weaknesses? The question can be awkward because it is sometimes hard to talk good about yourself. You may fear coming off as arrogant or pretentious. With weaknesses, you're not sure what they want to hear. You might fear what you say could affect the potential employer's decision about you. Fortunately, Alison Doyle of about.com has written a wonderful article detailing what the best answers to these questions are. It would be wise to read through this so you can be prepared to eliminate awkwardness in your next interview.