"Yes, I did suffer a setback while obtaining my vocational degree. I thought I had an important assignment due on the 15th of the month, but it was due on the 5th. My professor asked everyone to turn in their assignments on the 5th, and I had yet to start mine because I thought it was due on the 15th. I failed the course and had to retake it the following semester. I learned to pay more attention to detail and started using a calendar for all my assignments' due dates. I never missed a due date after that, and I still use the calendar for any assignments or tasks I need to accomplish."

"In the past, I was very anxious to be promoted into a team lead role, and when a newer colleague got promoted instead, I felt very disappointed and frustrated. It was a good opportunity for me to do some self-reflecting and also for me to have a conversation with my manager about what I could have done differently to be promoted. In speaking with my manager, it wasn't related to performance or personality but rather about being more junior in some specific technical areas. With her support, I created a plan to help me develop and improve my skills so that when another promotion opportunity became available, I would be ready. By not giving up, taking a step back and evaluating myself, and seeking feedback from my manager, I was able to successfully improve my skills to bridge that gap, and I was promoted to a team leader six months later."