Question: Describe a time when you tried something risky and failed. What happened and what did you learn?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a time when you tried something risky and failed.
Follow-up questions:
- Please describe how you felt when you experienced failure?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s logical and analytical thinking skills.
The candidate’s ability to recover from failures.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Answers that reveal illogical thinking.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
https://www.themartec.com/insidelook/behavioral-interview-questions