Tell me about a time when you received constructive feedback from your direct reportee
Explore real examples and use them to shape a story from your own experience.
What the interviewer is looking for
- Understanding the feedback: Understands the specific concern and distinguishes intended behaviour from its impact.
- Openness and psychological safety: Receives feedback without defensiveness and reinforces that speaking up is welcome.
- Accountability and reflection: Examines personal behaviour and takes responsibility for changing an ineffective approach.
- Acting on feedback: Agrees on concrete changes with the person who provided the feedback.
- Closing the loop: Checks whether the change improves the working relationship and the intended outcomes.