Learning from Failure and Course Correction Questions

Tell a story about a significant failure or missed target. Clearly explain what went wrong and your role in it—show accountability, not excuse-making. Discuss what you learned and how you've applied it since. Show growth. Example: 'I underestimated the complexity of a migration timeline. We missed our deadline by 4 weeks. I realized I hadn't adequately factored in integration risk and team ramp-up time. Since then, I build in a 20% buffer for complex, unfamiliar work and do deeper risk analysis upfront.'