How Do You Answer a Mistake Interview Question?

How to answer "Tell me about a time you made a mistake."

  • Outline your mistake. Start your response by explaining your mistake. ...
  • Describe your actions. Explain what you did to resolve your errors. ...
  • Emphasize positive results. Focus on the results of what you did to fix the mistake. ...
  • Discuss what you learned.

What do you say when an interviewer asks you for a mistake?

How to Answer, "Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake”

  • Briefly explain what the mistake was, but don't dwell on it.
  • Quickly switch over to what you learned or how you improved, after making that mistake.
  • You might also explain the steps you took to make sure that the mistake never happened again.

Can you give me an example of a time when you were wrong about something?

Sample Answer

A good response to a question about your past mistakes should go something like this: One time my boss came up to me and asked why he wasn't receiving emails from certain clients. At first, I explained to him that I didn't know and that I hadn't heard from the clients either.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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