How to Answer: Tell me about a time when you failed to solve a problem. How did you overcome the failure?
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5. Tell me about a time when you failed to solve a problem. How did you overcome the failure?
How to Answer
'Success is bouncing from failure to failure without losing momentum,' or so they say. Your resilience shines through when you can learn from your mistakes and keep going. Give an example that shows you can accept fault and learn from challenging experiences.
Written by Rachelle Enns on October 3rd, 2018
1st Answer Example
"I failed to meet an important deadline in my first job out of college because I didn't know how to prioritize properly. I kept letting other tasks get in the way of my focus on finishing the project. I learned how to manage my time wisely by setting reasonable goals and reminders on my calendar. This technique helped me to manage my time more effectively."
Written by Rachelle Enns on October 3rd, 2018
2nd Answer Example
"I was asked to solve our issue of employee turnover which ended up being much more difficult than I originally thought. My initial goal was to improve turnover by 70% but in the end, only reached 40% improvement. Although I did not reach my goal, I am still happy that my action plan made a difference."
Written by Rachelle Enns