Interviewing to Get the Job … Question: ‘Tell me about a project that failed, or you were disappointed in’
As with weaknesses and faults, it’s crucial that you portray yourself in a positive light. Choose a project that was praised because of your skills or participation and that relates to the type of projects you would be expected to do in this position. Mention that although the project was considered to be highly successful by your boss (and hers), that reflecting on it, you thought of ways it could have been even more successful. This demonstrates a desire to continuously improve.
Choose a project that was praised because of your skills or participation and that relates to the type of projects you would be expected to do in this position.
Sharon Boerbon Hanson is associate executive director of Advance IT Minnesota, a Center of Excellence that promotes awareness of and excellence in IT careers in order to ensure business success. She has over 25 years’ experience marketing and brand-building, and has been a resume and interview coach 15 years.
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