How to Answer Strengths & Weaknesses at a WTW Interview
The WTW Strengths Weaknesses Interview is Willis Towers Watson's Competency video interview question for the 2027 intake, and it filters out more candidates than any other stage. Here is exactly what the format looks like, what assessors score, and how to walk in prepared instead of hoping for the best.
What the WTW Strengths Weaknesses Interview Involves at Willis Towers Watson
Whether live or recorded, you'll face 3 to 6 competency questions probing your past behaviour as evidence of future performance. For 2027 Willis Towers Watson applicants this round often carries as much weight as the technical stages.
In this guide, we focus on:
- Understand exactly what this stage filters for — then target your preparation at it
- Use real past questions from the product below, not generic practice material
WTW Strengths Weaknesses Interview: What It Actually Assesses
The competencies Willis Towers Watson hires for:
- Teamwork and collaboration under real pressure
- Leadership and initiative — times you drove something
- Resilience — setbacks, failures, and recovery
- Client and commercial orientation where relevant to the Corporate Risk and Broking role
How to Prepare for the WTW Strengths Weaknesses Interview
Structure is everything:
- Use STAR strictly: Situation (brief), Task, Action (the bulk), Result (quantified)
- Our 2027 Willis Towers Watson WTW On-demand Video Assessment Exact Questions and Answers shows how Willis Towers Watson's assessors score each STAR element
- Prepare two stories per competency — follow-ups often ask for 'another example'
- End each story with a one-line reflection; it signals maturity
FOMO check: Answer the strengths-and-weaknesses question badly and it is self-sabotage. Preparation compounds: an hour spent on the real format this week is worth five hours of generic practice the night before. Start while there's still time to do it properly.
For the 2027 intake, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — confirm exact dates on Willis Towers Watson's official careers page and apply early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stories should I prepare?
Eight to ten solid STAR stories covering the main competencies. Quality over quantity.
How long should each answer be?
About 90 seconds to two minutes spoken. Longer answers lose structure and the interviewer's attention.
What if I don't have work experience?
University, societies, projects, volunteering, and part-time work all count. The competency matters, not the setting.
Should I mention weaknesses?
Yes, in the failure/setback story — with genuine reflection and what changed afterwards. Avoid disguised strengths.
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