3234. Tell me about a time you received feedback and how you implemented it

Medium
Tags
Hints

Description

Interviewer

Can you recount an instance when you were given feedback? I am interested in knowing how you handled the feedback and took steps to implement it.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Receptiveness : Shows the ability to accept feedback constructively and use it for professional or personal improvement.

  • 2. Adaptability : Demonstrates the capability to make adjustments based on feedback, indicating flexibility and a desire to grow.

  • 3. Action Orientation : Reflects the willingness to take concrete actions to address feedback rather than being passive or defensive.

  • 4. Self-Awareness : Highlights an understanding of one's strengths and areas for improvement, which is essential in interpreting feedback effectively.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Growth Mindset : To determine if you exhibit a mindset that embraces challenges, learns from criticism, and persists in the face of setbacks.

  • 2. Evaluating Problem-Solving Ability : To understand how you identify areas that need improvement and the steps you take to solve these challenges.

  • 3. Understanding Professional Maturity : To gauge your capacity to handle critique professionally without taking it personally or negatively.

  • 4. Checking for Reflective Practice : To see if you routinely reflect on feedback, internalize it, and apply it to make measurable changes.


Hints
  • 1. Use the STAR method : Structure your response by describing the Situation, Task, Action taken, and the Result of implementing the feedback.

  • 2. Positive Attitude : Demonstrate that you remain positive and open to improvement when faced with critical feedback, avoiding a defensive stance.

  • 3. Specific Examples : Share a specific example rather than generalizing, which will provide a clearer picture of your ability to respond to feedback.

Tags
Topics: 
Adaptability
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Territory Account Executive
Companies: 
Salesforce
Speak or type your answer here: