When is a time you received constructive feedback?
The interviewer is trying to gauge how you respond to positive, critical, and constructive feedback. Demonstrate your professional maturity by giving examples of times you have received feedback and how you positively reacted to it. The ideal candidate will view feedback as an opportunity to improve and grow; someone who responds negatively to feedback will be a red flag to the interviewer.
"In one of my reviews, I received feedback that I didn't delegate enough and therefore, it made it seem like I didn't trust my colleagues. I really took that feedback to heart. I took a look at my workload, which was really high, and made some priority buckets. There was one bucket of work that was very low risk and I distributed it to my team. One team member did a really great job so I was able to give her some of the more complex projects."
"I received feedback that everybody knows what I am thinking from my non-verbal expressions, especially in meetings. That was really tough feedback to hear. That entire next year, I worked very hard to ensure my facial expressions were positive and neutral versus worried or anxious, no matter what the content of the meetings were about. It was a tough exercise, but I'm glad I received the feedback or I would not have known this."
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Anonymous Answer
When I started working as a commie chef I was making desserts for 20 people. it was taking too much time so the head chef showed me a faster method to making the deserts. I listened carefully and did as he asked. He was happy and from him showing me the method I used the same method for starters and main courses as well and it was fast and efficient.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great example of constructive feedback. I suggest adding a conclusion sentence that wraps up your answer while stating your openness to feedback as a tool for growth.
