Interview questions around work performance are designed to explore whether you set high standards for yourself and strive to meet these standards. Demonstrate how you try to attain high-performance standards and look for ways to correct any substandard performance or errors in your work. The goal of your response is to demonstrate to the interviewer that you have the maturity to respond productively and effectively in the face of dissatisfaction.

"During my last internship, my performance review rating was lower than I had expected. I met with my supervisor to establish a plan of action for improvement and set very specific targets to be met on a monthly basis. I worked really hard to meet these targets and constantly monitored my own performance. I also asked for regular feedback about my performance. After six months, my boss conducted another performance review and my rating improved. They even extended an offer for a full-time position following graduation, but I was looking to relocate and work for a larger company, so I had to decline the offer."