Question: Describe a time when you did something incorrectly. What did you do and what happened after that?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?
Follow-up questions:
- Who spotted the error?
- What did you learn from this?
- From this experience, have you been able to prevent other similar mistakes?
- How was the error uncovered?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The humility to admit a mistake and the work ethic to correct the mistake.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If they have never made a mistake (because everyone makes mistakes).
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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