How you handle failure

Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels

Question: How do you handle failure?

Interviewers want to know how you handle the failures that are bound to happen. They also want to see your attitude toward failure. It is easier to talk about successes, but you must be able to talk about your failures, too.

Write your answer as though you are actually in an interview.

Examples and hints

Identify some times when you failed on the job. Choose situations where you took responsibility for your failure, learned from it, and took steps to avoid doing it again.

It’s safer to talk about failures that weren’t very recent, and don't impact your ability to do this job.

About Me

Advanced

Beginner

Experience

Intermediate

Job interview

Work

Try Poligo now for free

Get help with your English writing from professional teachers 24 hours a day. We'll correct your writing and give you lots of useful advice and feedback. Poligo's service is super fast — if you don't get help in less than 24 hours, you get your money back. It's free to join & new members get 500 characters of writing checked for free.