If you're dreading having to answer negative interview questions, don't worry this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Career coach, Fay Wallis talks you through the 3 main negative interview questions you need to get ready for.You'll learn how to hit the right note when answering, "What are your weaknesses?", "Why do you want to leave your job?" and questions about times you have failed at work.Key Points From This Episode[02:11] Fay refers to episode 50: How to impress in a competency-based interview & get your ideal job  [02:36] Fay explains what type of question could be a ‘failure question’[03:23] What not to say when answering the first negative question: ‘what are your weaknesses?’    Not sharing any weaknessesOversharing your weaknessesProviding fake answers[08:17] How to determine what your weaknesses areAlways ask for feedbackLook at your strengths first[12:53] The best ways to discover what your strengths may beAsk for feedbackGallup StrenghtsFinder [16:07] Fay shares an example of a great interview answer[19:37] The second negative question – ‘why do you want to leave your job?’Fay refers to episode 49: 7 tips to help you feel more confident for your job interview[23:40] The third negative question – ‘failure questions’    Fay refreshes on the ‘STAR’ technique Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.