2637. Describe a situation where you received negative feedback

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Can you tell me about a time when you were given feedback that was not entirely positive? How did you handle it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates the candidate's ability to recognize and reflect on their own weaknesses or mistakes.

  • 2. Resilience : Shows the candidate's capacity to handle criticism without becoming defensive or discouraged.

  • 3. Professional development : Reflects the candidate's commitment to continuous improvement and learning from experiences.

  • 4. Communication : Indicates how the candidate effectively communicates when discussing feedback and taking necessary steps to improve.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing receptiveness to feedback : Determines your openness to receiving and constructively using feedback for personal and professional growth.

  • 2. Evaluating problem-solving skills : Examines your ability to address and correct issues after feedback points them out.

  • 3. Understanding emotional intelligence : Gauges your capacity to manage emotions and respond appropriately to criticism.

  • 4. Measuring adaptability : Assesses your flexibility in adjusting to new information or changing behaviors when necessary.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on growth : Focus on explaining how the negative feedback helped you grow and the steps you took to improve.

  • 2. Discuss the outcome : Describe the positive outcome that resulted from you acting on the feedback received.

  • 3. Stay professional : Maintain a professional tone and avoid expressing negativity towards the person who provided the feedback.

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Topics: 
Communication
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Associate Consultant
Companies: 
IBM
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