2141. Tell me about a time you made a mistake and how you responded

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Can you share an experience where you made a mistake in your professional career? I am particularly interested in how you handled the situation and what steps you took to resolve it.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Assesses candidate's ability to acknowledge and take responsibility for mistakes.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Evaluates how effectively the candidate can address and rectify a mistake made.

  • 3. Resilience : Determines the candidate's capacity to recover from setbacks.

  • 4. Accountability : Investigates whether the candidate holds themselves accountable for their actions and outcomes.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluating past behavior : Understanding past mistakes to predict future behavior in similar situations.

  • 2. Judging problem-solving ability : Assessing the candidate's capability to handle problems that arise.

  • 3. Determining character : Gauging the integrity and honesty of the candidate through their approach to admitting errors.

  • 4. Assessing learning ability : Identifying if the candidate can learn and grow from their mistakes.


Hints
  • 1. Choose a relevant mistake : Select a mistake that is relevant to the role you are applying for, showing your understanding of the job.

  • 2. Focus on the resolution : Emphasize what steps you took to address the mistake and what the outcome was, demonstrating problem-solving skills.

  • 3. Reflect on the learning experience : Discuss what you learned from the mistake and how it contributed to your professional development.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Contingent Workforce Talent Advisor
Companies: 
Cisco
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