Description
Can you walk me through a time when you received criticism at work? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
1. Self-awareness : The ability to recognize and understand your emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values, and their impact on others.
2. Receptiveness : Willingness to listen to feedback and consider different perspectives.
3. Emotional intelligence : The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
4. Constructive response : The ability to use criticism as a tool for personal and professional growth, rather than taking it as a personal attack.
1. Assessing resilience : Understanding how you deal with challenges and respond to stress or negative feedback.
2. Evaluating growth mindset : Gauging whether you see criticism as an opportunity for learning and improvement.
3. Determining teamwork skills : Seeing how you work with others and whether you can handle input from colleagues in a constructive manner.
4. Understanding interpersonal skills : Judging your ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships even when facing criticism.
1. Reflect on learning : Discuss how criticism led to improvement or growth in a particular skill or project.
2. Stay positive : Frame the criticism in a way that demonstrates your constructive and proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
3. Mention adaptation : Describe how you were able to change or adapt your behavior or work processes based on feedback received.