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Tell me about a time when your boss was unhappy with your performance

Stress Question Sample Answer

"I was a cub reporter for a local daily. In one of my first assignments, I got a detail of a report wrong. That of course made my editor unhappy. I should have double-checked my facts before submitting the report to my editor. I've since learned from that mistake and now my editor often tells me about how thorough I am in doing my research for my articles."

Stress Question Tips

  • Discuss only a minor incident.
  • You should show your willingness to accept responsibility for your mistakes. Don't blame others or make excuses. Just describe what happened and what you did to resolve the situation.