How To Respond To What Is Your Greatest Weakness. Companies often ask this question during a job interview because they want to hear how you answer it. Your answer should demonstrate trackable progress and put you in a positive light instead of solely focusing on your weakness.

For example, if you're applying for a job in customer service, you do not want to mention that you don't have great people skills. It’s one of the most challenging interview questions to answer. What are some other weaknesses?