How To Answer Questions About Mistakes
Most of us have had to face the dreaded, “Tell me about a time you made a mistake” question while interviewing for a new job.
And while the whole point of an interview is to put your best foot forward—and nobody relishes disclosing past work failures—with a little advanced preparation, your response can actually work in your favour. (The thing you don’t want to do is wing it.) So what’s the best way to answer this question in a way that can enhance your desirability as a candidate?
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