Accounts Payable Clerk Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 24
What techniques do you personally use to avoid mistakes?
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The best way to attack this question is to think about daily techniques you used in previous jobs. You can also use examples from your past work experience. Mistakes are inevitable but you want to show the interviewer that you know how to do your best to prevent them.
Some examples:
- "I usually have a plan for my project which helps keep me on track."
- I create and use templates. The standardized templates allow less room for error. I believe they are created through trial and error so why not use templates to get the best results."
- "I don't like to rush so I give myself enough time to complete my work. This also allows me to look over my work before sending it to my boss."
use checklists."
- "I'm not afraid to ask questions when needed. Instead of assuming I'm doing something the correct way, I ask - this way I avoid making mistakes and having to redo my work."
"I usually have a plan for my project which helps keep me on track."
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Double-checking my work, planning, and organizing my efforts are key to avoid mistakes.
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Good. Can you give a typical example taken from your current position that would apply to the one you are seeking?
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Double-checking my work, planning, and organizing my efforts are key to avoiding mistakes.
Jaymie's Feedback
You have a good foundation here! To build on this and showcase your experience, add specific role-related techniques if you can. Perhaps there is a policy you follow, like not paying invoices before receiving receipts, or perhaps you have a system in place to ensure you don't pay the same invoice twice.
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