Career-minded professionals understand that to achieve the goals they set out for themselves, they have to be willing to stretch their comfort zone, grow, and learn from their failures so as not to repeat them. The lessons we learn from our failures or any feedback or criticism can help increase our chances of success in the future. To make our goals a reality, we have to adapt and be willing to learn and grow.
A person who doesn't take advantage of those growth opportunities, or feels victimized or offended by constructive criticism or feedback, will struggle with their development. Keep these points in mind when answering this question. Your interviewers are looking for assurances that you have the confidence and maturity necessary to gracefully accept feedback and criticism positively, even when it is unsolicited. Not all feedback will be delivered in a friendly, easy-to-absorb manner. But that's no reason to take it personally. Therefore, it is important to exhibit a high EQ when relaying your answer.
Think about a time when you received feedback or criticism which could have been considered insensitive or surprising. Discuss how you reacted productively and impartially. Stress that you were able to find worth in the criticism and learn from it.
