Question: Describe an incident where your work was criticized? What happened and how did you handle it?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Has your work ever been criticized and if so, how did you respond?
- Describe a time when your work was criticized.
Follow-up questions:
- What happened in the end?
- Did this happen again?
- Was this more a problem with your work, or a problem with the person criticizing the work?
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What to look for in an answer:
Look to see if the interviewee can take criticism and if they are willing to listen to feedback.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee cannot take criticism and think that they are always right.
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