759. Tell me about a time when you did not meet the target

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Can you discuss an instance where you failed to achieve a goal or deliverable? How did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : The ability to recognize and understand personal limits and how they affect one's performance.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Assessing the situation to understand why the target was not met and devising strategies to overcome such challenges in the future.

  • 3. Resilience : Demonstrating the ability to recover from setbacks and maintain progress despite challenges.

  • 4. Accountability : Taking ownership of the miss and showing how you are responsible for your actions and results.

Purpose
  • 1. Insight into handling failure : Understanding how you deal with situations where results did not align with expectations.

  • 2. Evaluation of learning and growth : Determining if you are able to learn from your mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.

  • 3. Assessment of problem-solving skills : Gauging your capability to address and navigate through barriers to achieve objectives.

  • 4. Understanding of personal accountability : Judging your willingness to accept responsibility for your actions and results.


Hints
  • 1. Describe the context : Set the scene by explaining the target and surrounding circumstances clearly.

  • 2. Focus on actions : Emphasize the steps you took after realizing the target was not met, including any corrective actions.

  • 3. Highlight learnings : Discuss what you learned from the experience and how it influences your current approach to setting and achieving goals.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Process Assistant
Program Manager
Companies: 
Amazon
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