안녕하세요! 오늘은 영어면접에서 꼭 나오는 질문,
바로 “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
즉, 강점과 약점에 대해 어떻게 답변하면 좋을지
필수 어휘와 실전 예문을 함께 정리해드립니다.
1. 강점(Strengths) – 어휘 & 예문
자주 쓰이는 강점 어휘
- analytical (분석적인)
- creative / innovative (창의적인/혁신적인)
- problem-solving (문제 해결 능력)
- collaborative / team-oriented (협업하는)
- reliable / dependable (신뢰할 수 있는)
- adaptable / flexible (적응력이 뛰어난)
- organized / detail-oriented (체계적인/꼼꼼한)
- proactive (적극적인)
- efficient (효율적인)
- leadership (리더십)
- strong communication skills (뛰어난 의사소통 능력)
강점 예문
1. Problem-solving
“One of my key strengths is problem-solving. For example, in my previous job, I identified a bottleneck in our workflow and implemented a solution that reduced processing time by 20%.”
2. Team-oriented
“I am highly collaborative and enjoy working as part of a team. During a group project, I facilitated communication among members, which helped us deliver our work ahead of schedule.”
3. Detail-oriented
“I am very detail-oriented, which allows me to catch errors before they become bigger problems. My attention to detail helped my team maintain high quality standards in our reports.”
4. Adaptable
“I am adaptable and can quickly adjust to new situations. When my team had to switch to remote work, I learned new tools and helped others adapt as well.”
2. 약점(Weaknesses) – 어휘 & 예문
자주 쓰이는 약점 어휘
- perfectionist (완벽주의 성향)
- impatient (조급한)
- self-critical (자기비판적인)
- public speaking (대중 앞 발표가 약한)
- difficulty delegating (업무 위임이 어려운)
- overly detail-oriented (지나치게 꼼꼼한)
- shy / reserved (내성적인)
- trouble with work-life balance (워라밸 조절이 어려운)
약점 예문
1. Perfectionist
“One area I am working to improve is my perfectionism. Sometimes, I spend too much time making sure every detail is perfect. To address this, I set clearer priorities and deadlines for myself, which has helped me work more efficiently.”
2. Public speaking
“I used to feel nervous about public speaking. To overcome this, I joined a presentation club and practiced regularly. Now, I am much more confident when speaking in front of groups.”
3. Difficulty delegating
“I sometimes find it hard to delegate tasks because I want to make sure everything is done correctly. Recently, I’ve been learning to trust my teammates more and give them opportunities to take ownership.”
4. Impatient
“I can be impatient when projects move slowly. I’m learning to be more patient by focusing on the bigger picture and supporting my team through challenges.”
3. 마무리 TIP
- 강점은 직무와 연결해서 구체적으로!
- 약점은 솔직하게 말하되, 반드시 개선 노력을 덧붙이세요.
- 예문을 참고해 자신만의 경험을 담아 연습해보세요.
영어면접, 강점과 약점도 준비만 잘하면 충분히 자신 있게 답할 수 있습니다!
여러분의 합격을 응원합니다 😊
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