Question: What is the most useful criticism you received and who was it from?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Follow-up questions:

How did you handle that criticism?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Humility

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s flexibility and professionalism in handling negative feedback.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s unprofessional ways of handling negative feedback.

Sample Answer:

Last year when I was working in retail, my direct superior informed me that I should change my strategy in dealing with customers. She told me to listen well to their needs. I’m glad I listened to her.

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