Description
Can you recount an instance where you made a poor decision at work? What was the situation, and how did you address the aftermath?
1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates the ability to reflect on one's own actions and decisions.
2. Accountability : Shows a willingness to take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them.
3. Problem-solving : Highlights your process for dealing with the consequences of a bad decision.
4. Learning capability : Reflects on the capacity to learn from experiences and apply those lessons to future situations.
1. Assessing humility : Evaluates your ability to acknowledge mistakes rather than deny or deflect them.
2. Understanding of impact : Probes your recognition of how decisions affect the team and company.
3. Growth mindset : Looks for evidence that you can grow from challenges and setbacks.
4. Resilience : Measures your strength to recover from difficulties and the agility to move forward constructively.
1. Discuss the context : Provide background information about the situation that led to the poor decision.
2. Focus on the learning outcome : Emphasize what you have learned from the experience and how it has helped you improve.
3. Explain the resolution process : Describe the steps you took to address the fallout from the bad decision.