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Question 2 of 30 for our Computer Hardware Engineer Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 30

Tell me about an unsuccessful problem you faced and why you couldn't complete it.

Unfortunately, we all fail from time to time, even though we don't like admitting it. Interviewers know this and are likely to ask about your failures during an interview. What they're looking for is for you to admit that you failed, take responsibility for the failure, and describe what you learned. This demonstrates your ability to be self-aware, take responsibility for your actions, and turn a failure into a lesson.

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  • 2. Tell me about an unsuccessful problem you faced and why you couldn't complete it.

      How to Answer

      Unfortunately, we all fail from time to time, even though we don't like admitting it. Interviewers know this and are likely to ask about your failures during an interview. What they're looking for is for you to admit that you failed, take responsibility for the failure, and describe what you learned. This demonstrates your ability to be self-aware, take responsibility for your actions, and turn a failure into a lesson.

      Written by William Swansen on September 13th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "While it's hard to admit, I have failed several times during my career. One of the more recent failures was when I was assigned to develop a more efficient enclosure for our company's new computing device. Even though enclosures were not my main area of expertise, I accepted the assignment with the idea that I could learn the skills needed to complete the task. Unfortunately, the enclosure I developed did not allow the fan and heat sinks to properly cool the system. The project was turned over to somebody with more experience in this area. What I learned was to acknowledge my lack of experience and skills required to complete an assignment early so that my management team could either reassign the project or provide me with the training needed to complete the job."

      Written by William Swansen on September 13th, 2021