3912. Tell me about a time you were not satisfied with your own performance

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Can you discuss an instance when you felt dissatisfied with your performance on the job, and what you learned from that experience?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Understanding and recognizing one's own shortcomings and areas for improvement.

  • 2. Self-improvement : Demonstrates the ability to learn from experiences and make efforts to better oneself.

  • 3. Critical thinking : Analyzing one's own performance and identifying the root causes of dissatisfaction.

  • 4. Resilience : Showing determination to improve and not be discouraged by setbacks or personal dissatisfaction.

Purpose
  • 1. Growth mindset : Assessing the candidate's capacity to learn from challenges and use them as opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • 2. Accountability : Evaluating the candidate's willingness to take responsibility for their actions and results.

  • 3. Performance evaluation : Understanding how the candidate gauges their performance and deals with less-than-ideal outcomes.

  • 4. Continuous improvement : Determining if the candidate has a proactive approach toward continuous learning and self-improvement.


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  • 1. Reflect on a specific situation : Choose an instance where your performance fell short of your expectations and was a significant learning opportunity.

  • 2. Explain the situation and your role : Provide context for the situation, including your responsibilities and goals at the time.

  • 3. Focus on the outcome and learning : Discuss what you learned from the experience and how you have applied or plan to apply these insights to improve.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Operations Manager
Companies: 
Walmart
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