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.
