Product Manager - weakness question

That you work for workday

It doesn't matter, the point is highlighting your self-awareness: "I would say multi-tasking is my biggest natural weakness, however I've made a lot of strides here by being more organized (to-do lists, reminders, pomodoro method,etc...), which have allowed me to be much more efficient. It's something that's top of mind for me and I work on strengthening." Even better if you have a past weakness that became a strength after some effort and hard work that you can gingerly slip into your response.

Your answer depends on the job profile. Say something thats not critical to the role but is still a growth opportunity for you.

I work too hard and care too much.

Those gorgeous blue eyes of yours

I usually explain my wife's new boyfriend

My pro answer to this question is to bring up a Meyers Briggs test or Emergenetics or something like that. Speak about your colors and how you know you best communicate this way and interact that way, and those tests have helped you understand the best ways to interact with other people of different profiles. Makes you sound self aware, able to communicate really well, and your weakness is simply a human trait that everyone has and is very relatable.

Whoever asks the question is outdated. Like a politician don’t answer the question head on. Product is focused on execution, strategy, and vision. Depending on your level you can say “I don’t spend enough time on long term vision as I’m focused on executing near and midterm goals.” Leave it at that. Less is more.

"What is your greatest weakness?" "I'm too honest." "I don't really think honesty is a weakness." "Well, I don't give a fuck what you think."

All of my weaknesses are actually strengths, so there's no point in answering this question. When this question is poised to me, I just tell them that they need to tell me 5 of their deepest, darkest secrets first before I'll let open up.