Describe a mistake you made at work and what you did to correct it.

Making mistakes is human. How we deal with and remedy a mistake comes down to exercising good judgment and knowing when asking for help is appropriate. Owning your mistake shows character and integrity. You should react in the company's best interest, not out of fear of discovery. If you tried to fix the mistake before bringing it to the attention of your superiors, explain why, such as it being less exhaustive of the company's resources, for you to fix it yourself. If you recruited help, explain it was necessary and in the team's best interest.

Objectify the situation, exhibiting an emotionally mature perspective, and explain how you navigated this terrain, ultimately leading to a successful resolution. You'll want to come across as emotionally mature and not regressing into the emotion of that situation when reflecting upon it. Focus on the positives and how the overall outcome benefitted the team. Conclude with the steps you took to avoid making that mistake again.