Investigator Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 40
What is the worst thing a previous supervisor could say about you?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Nobody is perfect, so it's okay to answer this question with some transparency. Think about some mistakes you have made at work or any suggestions for improvement received. If a supervisor were to provide you with feedback or criticism, think of what might they say. Keep your answer brief, and be sure to discuss your willingness to improve and take constructive feedback.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"The most critical thing a supervisor has said to me is my need to slow down and stop chomping at the bit for the next big thing. I always have my eyes on the prize for the next position to move up the ranks. I know it's great to be goal-oriented and driven, but I also needed someone to tell me to slow down and truly learn all of the foundational tasks and strategies as a criminal investigator. Today, while I am always planning for the future, I am more focused on building a strong foundation for my career."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Last semester, a professor told me I needed to thicken up my skin when it comes to mistakes occurring on projects. Occasionally, setbacks can dampen my mood. I know that I need to work on taking setbacks in stride. I have already improved on this feedback by telling myself to find the lesson in the situation and then moving forward to a solution right away."
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Focus on showing the interviewer that you accept and encourage feedback. The interviewer wants to see that you welcome constructive feedback and use it as an opportunity for professional growth.
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You want the conversation to remain positive, so avoid discussing any characteristics that would make you ineligible for the job or raise red flags for the interviewer. Discuss an area of improvement that most interviewers can identify with, showing that you are only human but willing to improve.
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