Interview Tip: Handling Criticism
Some interviewers like to ask the question: how do you handle criticism?
This is somehow a tricky question. It’s not only about the technical side of the job you are being asked about, but also your personality and work ethic. Your values are now involved.
Are you the type of person who listens with a humble heart, and takes criticism constructively? Or do you lashe out at your boss because you can’t take his comments and critiques? You may not like your boss, but he or she will always be the boss. You may not like your peers, but they would still be part of your team. Hiring managers, though, want to assess if you can stand for yourself, when you know you are right. You can be ethical without having to take in all the blame, or let the senior colleagues pick on you. But you can, of course, do this respectfully.
10 Dec 2009 Administrator 0 comments