[joering2]

I agree its a stupid question. Someone that has 30 years experience as CTO being asked that question I think it would be an insult. But it happens.

If I really like the job and this may be a problematic question, I usually say this (which in most part is true): "I think my weakness is my personal attention to all possible details at work. Yes, I have to admit I am a workaholic. I don't look at clock when working even if its very late evening I need to make sure my projects are top notch buttoned up!"

I know employers love that answers. They dont really care how screwed up your personal life or family relations are, whether you see your kids or not. They care if you are willing to let them squeeze last inch out of you for a paycheck or not. And my answer always work.

[abuzzooz]

Unfortunately, I can't detect sarcasm over the internet.

But, your answer (along the lines of "I'm a perfectionist and a workaholic") is the most cliche answer possible. As an interviewer, I never ask this question to begin with. But whenever someone claims they are a perfectionist, then my bullshit meter goes crazy.

Trust me, employers do NOT love this answer.