One typical interview question is about your strengths and weaknesses. As always with interview questions, it’s best to prepare your answers beforehand. Don’t be afraid to brag when talking about your strengths or when asked to tell them about yourself. Also, if you can preface the response to say that someone else spoke to your strengths, such as your attending or CEO, and said that you’re very conscientious, reliable, make yourself readily available, etc., that is of added value. Try to incorporate your examples of strengths not only when asked directly but also weave the examples into answers to other questions that might be asked such as, “How do you feel about going out and talking with referral sources?” I actually enjoy talking with other doctors and promoting the abilities of PM&R. I recently spoke to a community group about arthritis.”
The weakness response is one which usually requires some thought. Good responses are ones that take a negative and turn it into a positive. For example “My weakness is that I get so wrapped up in work that sometimes I don’t take enough time for myself.” Do not discuss weaknesses that are strong negatives such as poor time management, inability to get along
with others, tardiness, etc.
The most important aspect of good interview behavior is to display confidence. In turn, it’s best to respond to the weakness question at first to say “l can’t think of a weakness offhand but to respond to your question, it’s always best to read and keep current with medical literature so I could always spend more time reading.”
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