Strengths: Name 2-3 strengths with concrete evidence from practice — no buzzwords. 'Analytical' means nothing, 'I identified a 20% cost reduction through data analysis' is a strength. Weaknesses: Name a real weakness — recruiter surveys show that 'I am too much of a perfectionist' is recognised as evasion and evaluated negatively. Better: A weakness that is not core to the position, combined with a concrete improvement step ('I struggle with public presentations to large groups — so I have been attending a Toastmasters club for 6 months'). ISO 10667-1 on assessment quality emphasises: Structured weakness analysis yields valid results — interviewers want to see self-reflection and willingness to learn, not perfection.
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