Common Interview Questions & Answers: Made a mistake at work? How did you handle it?

The moment an interviewer asks you about past mistakes, it’s easy to become defensive and reply that you don’t make mistakes. You might think it’s the best approach to portray yourself as perfect while others make the mistakes of flawed, mortal humans, but in truth, if you can’t answer this question, you come across as either unprepared or arrogant, two traits employers find less than desirable. Everyone has made a mistake at some point in their career. When answering common interview questions such as this, willingness to acknowledge a mistake shows the humility and openness required to work in a team environment where there’s no room for bruised egos and defensiveness. Even better, if you can discuss with clarity the situation leading to the mistake, the steps you took to correct your failings, and a positive outcome, it shows employers you’re willing to take responsibility for both your actions and their results. Check out our example of the best and worst ways to address this question with our video: “Tell me about a time you made a mistake. How did you handle it?” (Bad & Good Answers) Build your resume today! https://www.livecareer.com/ ********************************************************** Visit us on social! Facebook:   / livecareer   LinkedIn:   / livecareer   Twitter:   / livecareer