Question: Imagine this scenario: You are working on a project with a tight deadline. You have made good progress when you realize you made a critical error near the start of the project that will mean you have to re-do your work from the beginning. What do you do?

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s critical and logical thinking.
The candidate’s project management skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal poor critical and illogical thinking.
The candidate’s poor project management skills.

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