Panda Express Mock Interview
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When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Everyone handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently. Discuss with the interviewer how you typically cope with delays in the workplace.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Experiencing a setback is always disappointing, and can be a bit disheartening, but I understand that it happens from time to time. If I experience a major setback, I will take a few moments to debrief with my manager and discuss what I could have done differently. Then, I move on!"
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A setback is always disappointing, but it also creates a learning opportunity.
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Setbacks happen to everyone. What's most important is how you respond. You can strengthen this answer by talking about how you handle a setback. Do you pause to evaluate what happened, make adjustments, and try again? This would be a great opportunity to use the STAR method. Share a Situation that had a positive outcome. Describe the specific Task you were supposed to accomplish. Tell about the Action you took to overcome a challenge and complete the task. Finally, share the Result and how you contributed to the successful outcome."
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