325. Describe a time you made a bad decision at work

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Can you recount an instance where you made a poor decision at work? What was the situation, and how did you address the aftermath?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates the ability to reflect on one's own actions and decisions.

  • 2. Accountability : Shows a willingness to take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them.

  • 3. Problem-solving : Highlights your process for dealing with the consequences of a bad decision.

  • 4. Learning capability : Reflects on the capacity to learn from experiences and apply those lessons to future situations.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing humility : Evaluates your ability to acknowledge mistakes rather than deny or deflect them.

  • 2. Understanding of impact : Probes your recognition of how decisions affect the team and company.

  • 3. Growth mindset : Looks for evidence that you can grow from challenges and setbacks.

  • 4. Resilience : Measures your strength to recover from difficulties and the agility to move forward constructively.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss the context : Provide background information about the situation that led to the poor decision.

  • 2. Focus on the learning outcome : Emphasize what you have learned from the experience and how it has helped you improve.

  • 3. Explain the resolution process : Describe the steps you took to address the fallout from the bad decision.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Intern
Companies: 
Nvidia
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