How To Answer
- Pick a specific example of a true work experience (not personal).
- Make sure the mistake was minor, and something you successfully fixed.
- Keep it brief, but be prepared to provide more details.
- Take full responsibility for your mistake.
- Describe how you solved it, and a positive result.
- Emphasize what you learned from it and how you applied that knowledge to avoid future mistakes.
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The Best Way to Answer 'Tell Me About a Mistake You Made' During an Interview
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