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Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.
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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
On occasion, mistakes will happen, and communication will be broken. Talk to the interviewer about a time that this occurred in the workplace. How did you resolve the situation?
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"This happens so easily when people are involved! I recall one instance where I misread an email from one of my team members. The tone was unclear, and I read it as sarcastic rather than in the positive tone my team member intended. After a tense conversation, the employee clarified her intention, and I learned that I was mistaken. She and I agreed to pay closer attention to email tone and to err on the side of positivity to avoid a similar situation in the future."
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We were developing a new system and there were certain changes made. One of my colleagues told me about the changes, so I conveyed the message to the team. It turned out that the information wasn't entirely correct. That situation taught me to double-check any piece of information before delivering it to others.
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You're off to a good start! When forming story-based answers to 'tell me about...' style questions, I recommend providing as much helpful information as possible. In this instance, you could set the stage for your story a bit further. For instance, who is 'we' at the start? Be sure to include the place of work, your role, etc. Your action steps will be important to outline, as well.
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