Interview Question: “What Would You Improve About Yourself?”

During an interview, employers typically ask a range of general and more challenging questions. A common question they might pose is, “What would you most like to improve about yourself?” Knowing how to effectively strategize your response can help you impress hiring managers. In this article, we explore why employers ask, “What would you change about yourself?”, provide guidance on how to answer it, and offer 4 example responses. A STAR method-style example makes your answer to “what would you improve about yourself?” concrete.

Why do employers ask “What would you change about yourself?”

Employers ask, “What would you change about yourself?” to determine your ability to handle a challenging situation under pressure, or in this case, a challenging question. Although not the same as the “What are your weaknesses?” question, it has a similar purpose of allowing you to demonstrate whether you can reflect on your own shortcomings and respond in a way that positively reflects areas you can improve. Taking the time to create an answer in advance can help you confidently answer the question if a hiring manager asks during an... premium content.