1032. Tell me about a time you received feedback you did not want to hear

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Can you describe a situation where you received critical feedback that was difficult to accept? How did you handle it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Receptiveness : Assesses the ability to accept and thoughtfully consider negative or constructive feedback.

  • 2. Self-awareness : Evaluates understanding of one's own strengths and weaknesses.

  • 3. Emotional intelligence : Tests for the capacity to manage emotions and navigate challenging interpersonal communications.

  • 4. Professional growth : Looks at the willingness to use feedback as an opportunity for professional development and improvement.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing resilience : Determines how you bounce back from criticism or setbacks.

  • 2. Evaluating communication skills : Observes how you communicate during uneasy situations, especially when receiving negative feedback.

  • 3. Understanding conflict resolution : Inspects your strategy for resolving or reducing conflict after receiving critical feedback.

  • 4. Identifying learning potential : Checks your capacity to learn from experiences, particularly those involving critique or correction.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on instances of growth : Share a scenario where critical feedback led you to improve in a specific area.

  • 2. Demonstrate emotional intelligence : Describe how you managed your emotions and maintained professionalism when faced with tough feedback.

  • 3. Showcase your development : Highlight the actions you took following the feedback to develop your skills or rectify the issue.

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Adaptability
Communication
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