What would be a reason not to hire you?

Question

How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.

Answer 1

This is a hidden "weakness" question. Find a weakness that isn't really one, and also explain why it isn't even really an issue anymore.

Additionally, you can pick something that is a weakness elsewhere, but not at weakness at consulting firms. E.G. "I question/challenge common beliefs/assumptions. This wasn't viewed positively at my old firm"

Answer 2

Ich sehe komplexe Probleme hinter allem und entdecke immer wieder neue Aufgaben.

Answer 3

Recently I pushed my boss for inclusion of my idea in th product coceptualization for the competition. I did intensive research to provve that my idea can be winner.

Answer 4

One reason not to hire me could be that I don't have a business education. However, I am a quick learner and moreover, I propose that my scientific background includes transferable skills.

Answer 5

Wenn Sie gerade kein Budget für junge, talentierte Mitarbeiter hätten.

Answer 6

Dass ich gerne Sport mache und daher nicht 24/7 immer erreichbar sein kann

Answer 7

I have not yet worked in a consultancy, I need to adjust to the new work environment with more structure and processes, but I know that I am very flexible, easily coping with change

Answer 8

If you send me to Italy I could go to AC Milan match straight away:)

Answer 9

I do not know how long I will stay in this country

Answer 10

I had never worked in an international environment in previous positions and therefore I am not experienced in professional working situations with people from different cultures. I am confident that I can overcome this challenge because I have had many interactions with people from different cultures, in my travels and during my school years.

Answer 11

I don't know each rule and each pattern by know , and i dont mind to mix some things up. Conservative Companies wouldn't like it. But i will use at as a chance to find new ideas , create other perspectives and learn by gaining experience threw coworkers and threw my projects.

Answer 12

I will be to emphatic with customer

Answer 13

dont really know tbh, hire me pls

Answer 14

weil ich zu Perfektionismus neige

Answer 15

My values do not allign with that of the company

Answer 16

saudiziation and nitaqat

Answer 17

I think I can be a good fit at your company, the only reason not to hire me would be if you had other candidates that fitted better

Answer 18

Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long... (read entire answer)

Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

Answer 19

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Answer 20

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