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Interview question advice for PwC Legal

GA0O13

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May 18, 2018
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Hi guys!

I am preparing for the video interview stage and came across a practice question for PwC: What is the most difficult thing about working about you? I'm not sure what example to give which wouldn't hurt my application - previously with weakness questions I've talked about delegating tasks as a team leader and explained how I've improved. I'm reluctant to mention this given PwC's emphasis on whole leadership & leading a team as a key competency. I'd be really grateful for any advice or tips related to this.

Thank you in advance! :)
 

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    Hi guys!

    I am preparing for the video interview stage and came across a practice question for PwC: What is the most difficult thing about working about you? I'm not sure what example to give which wouldn't hurt my application - previously with weakness questions I've talked about delegating tasks as a team leader and explained how I've improved. I'm reluctant to mention this given PwC's emphasis on whole leadership & leading a team as a key competency. I'd be really grateful for any advice or tips related to this.

    Thank you in advance! :)

    Do you mean "working with you"?

    There's definitely a fine balance between honesty/making sure it's actually a weakness and saying something that doesn't come across as a huge handicap in these questions.

    Some ideas of the kind of answers that could work for this (but still try to choose something that connects with you):
    • You don't ask for help enough
    • You can ask too many questions
    • You can be too sensitive to criticism
    • You get too emotionally invested in your work
     
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