Tell us about a time when you messed up at work. How did you fix your mistake?

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Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone has the ability to quickly solve them on their own.

This question is not a trap. It's the employer's way of learning if you are able to fix your mistakes. Honestly talk about a mistake you made, but focus mainly on how you solved the problem.

Begin by saying: 'A time I messed up at work was when I gave a customer a quote that was considerably lower than it should have been. I realized my mistake and immediately told my boss about the situation. I knew the business was going to take a hit financially, so I offered to work longer hours until I had worked off the debt from my mistake.'

This answers the interviewer's question but focuses more on the positive parts of the mistake.
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