QUESTION 15 OF 33

Tell us about a time that you made a mistake in your career and what steps you took to correct that mistake?

The interviewer wants to hear that you know that you are not perfect and have made mistakes. To answer this question, demonstrate that if you make a mistake, you will take responsibility for it and take the proper steps to correct it. Provide an example of a mistake that you have made in your career and describe the steps that you took to correct the mistake.

"In a previous role, I made a mistake when working with a chemical. The chemical was intended to process for two hours and I mistakingly moved on to the next step of the testing after about 20 minutes. This error invalidated the end result of the testing and I ultimately needed to repeat the testing the next day. I informed the client that there was an error that caused a setback in the testing and that I would need an extra day. The client was very understanding. Ultimately, this mistake taught me to review all details in advance before running any testing to avoid rework."

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Tell us about a time that you made a mistake in your career and what steps you took to correct that mistake?

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