TRAPS: Unless you
phrase your answer properly, your interviewer may conclude that whatever you
identify as "difficult" is where you're weak.
BEST ANSWER: First, redefine "difficult" to be
"challenging," which is more positive. Then, identify an area everyone in your
profession considers challenging and in which you excel. Describe the process you follow that enables
you to get splendid results ... and be specific about those results. Example:
"I think every sales manager finds it challenging to motivate the troops
in a recession. But that's probably the
strongest test of a top sales manager. I
feel this is one area where I excel.