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Mar 2023
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How to answer the question "tell me abou...

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Fails, mistakes, errors - they are the things we DON’T want to mention in a job interview, but they are interview questions that have been gaining popularity! What on EARTH is your interviewer looking for in this question, and is it a trick?

In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma explain why this question gets asked. We go through all the stories you can use in your answer that you might not have thought about, and give you tips for how to add reflection to your answer.

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