When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?
"In science, se"‹tbacks happen for a reason, and they do not affect me emotionally in the least. I am a very pragmatic thinker and stay focused despite the challenges that come my way."
"Setbacks can be trying, but I find that you have to learn how to lose before you learn how to win. While I never enjoy a setback, I use them as a stepping off point to something even better."
Everyone handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently. Discuss with the interviewer how you typically cope with delays in the workplace.
"Experiencing a setback is always disappointing and can be a bit disheartening, especially when research hours are lost for example. I understand that it happens from time to time. If I experience a major setback, I will take a few moments to debrief with my manager and discuss what I could have done differently. Then, I move on!"
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Anonymous Answer
--- Setbacks can be disheartening, especially after losing hours of work. However, I try not to dwell on what is lost, because usually with a loss there is something to gain. When I have to deal with a setback I usually come out stronger, because the loss makes me focus that much more to ensure another one doesn't occur.
Amanda's Feedback
Good job! You can give the interviewer a deeper understanding of how this plays out in real life by sharing a specific example of a time when you suffered a setback, how it impacted you, specific steps you took to overcome it, and what the positive outcome was.
