Question: Describe a time you made a mistake during a presentation, or when you gave a generally bad presentation. What happened and what did you learn from it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about the worst presentation you’ve ever given. What did you learn from it?

Follow-up questions:

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you gauge your presentation skills?

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Other Factors:

Work Activity (Task):

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

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Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s presentation skills.
The candidate’s professionalism and critical thinking in handling challenging situations.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s poor presentation skills.
The candidate’s poor critical thinking in handling challenging situations.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/marketing-interview-questions