Question: Describe a time when your work involved a lot of writing. How did you ensure your work was completed with few errors and factually correct statements?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Can you tell me about a recent writing assignment, what it entailed, and what steps you took to make sure the assignment was correct?

Follow-up questions:

What references did you use to make sure the facts that you have written are correct and true?
Did you make many errors to start with?
How does this method of checking work for you?
Did you spot any critical mistakes that would have resulted in disaster if they were not corrected?

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Writing

Abilities:

Work Activity (Task):

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

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Attention to Detail

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking to understand the interviewee’s written skills, attention to detail, and ability to double-check work.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee has no system of checking and does not bother with errors, it is a potential red flag.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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