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Everyone has weaknesses; sometimes, unfortunately, they are even easier for you to list
than your strengths. In this exercise, you will zero in on how you are going to improve. So,
go ahead and list your weaknesses, but don’t dwell on them. Put all your energy instead
into finding solutions, improving what needs improving, and turning those weaknesses
into strengths (in fact, the act of working to overcome a weakness is a strength!).
List three weaknesses that your parents/family/friends see in you:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
List one thing you can do right away to improve each of the weaknesses:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
Now, list
three
weaknesses that an employer might see in you:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
List one thing you can do right away to improve each of the weaknesses:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
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