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Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights
How to Answer the Strengths and Weaknesses Question
- Published
- July 22, 2026
- Duration
- 8:24
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- Last updated
- Aug 5, 2026
Discusses In Episode 129 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the dreaded 'What are your …
Summary
In Episode 129 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the dreaded 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?' question. They share a concrete framework: choose one strength that is rare and job-relevant (not just 'hardworking'), and one weakness that is real but fixable, with evidence of improvement. Lucas cites a specific example from a …
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In Episode 129 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the dreaded 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?' question. They share a concrete framework: choose one strength that is rare and job-relevant (not just 'hardworking'), and one weakness that is real but fixable, with evidence of improvement. Lucas cites a specific example from a 2025 LinkedIn survey that found 72% of hiring managers consider honesty about weaknesses more important than the weakness itself. They discuss