Question: Describe a time you made a big mistake on the job. How did you handle it and what did you learn?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a big mistake you’ve made on the job and how you handled it.
Follow-up questions:
- Do you think you could have avoided the mistake? Please explain.
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s analytical and logical thinking skills.
The candidate’s ability to recover after a failure.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Answers that reveal poor analytical and logical thinking.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
https://www.themartec.com/insidelook/behavioral-interview-questions