Question: Describe a time when you owned up to your mistake at work. What happened and why did you own up to it?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a time when you were accountable for a mistake you made. Did you accept responsibility?
- Recall a time when you were responsible for an error at work. Did you accept the responsibility?
- Describe a time you were held to account for a mistake in the workplace. what was the situation and what did you do?
Follow-up questions:
- What was the situation?
- Why did you own up to your error?
- Would you do the same again?
- What was the reaction?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking to judge the honesty and reliability of the interviewee. The interviewee will most likely answer with the socially acceptable view that they have owned up to their mistakes before and that they would do it every time. You need to be able to judge the authenticity of their answer and personality.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee has not owned up to their mistakes before, if they say they have but their story seems suspicious, it is a red flag.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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