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Question 13 of 39
Give an example of a time when you made a mistake because you did not listen well to what someone had to say.
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Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
This is a chance for the interviewer to see that you can acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them. An employer would rather hire candidates who admit and grow from their mistakes than those who think they never make any. It's important to make sure you have an answer prepared before you are interviewed. Make sure to discuss how you addressed the problem and outline the steps you took to rectify it. The interviewer will want to know how you handle complicated situations and take ownership of your mistakes.
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
"At my previous internship, I underestimated the amount of time I would need to work on a presentation for a team meeting. Other teammates had some experience and saw that I was struggling a bit. I was still getting used to the workflow in this fast-paced office setting, so I didn't realize that I would need an extra few hours to put a deck together, and I didn't ask for help early on. The workload exceeded the time I had to finish, and I finally asked my manager for help to complete it in time. It was a valuable lesson in time management, and I've become better at listening to team members with more experience. I'm also better at prioritizing and mapping out my schedule as a result of that experience."
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