Behavioral

Can you describe a significant error that you made in the past as an EM, and the steps you took to correct it?

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  • Can you describe a significant error that you made in the past as an EM, and the steps you took to correct it?
  • Can you tell me about a time when you made a mistake as an Engineering Manager and how you resolved the issue?
  • Share with me an instance when things didn't go as planned in your role as an EM and how you addressed the situation.
  • Would you mind discussing a blunder that you committed as an Engineering Manager and what you did to rectify it?
  • Can you describe a failure that you experienced as an Engineering Manager and the steps you took to ensure that it wouldn't happen again?
  • Can you recall a significant misstep you made in your role as an Engineering Manager and the lesson you learned from it?
  • Can you share an experience when a mistake on your part as an EM impacted a project and how you addressed the issue?
  • Can you provide an example of when things went wrong as an Engineering Manager and how you grew from the experience?
  • Can you talk about a situation as an EM where you made an error and the methods you used to prevent it from happening again?
  • Can you describe a misjudgment that you made in your role as an Engineering Manager and how you recovered from it?
  • Can you recount a time when you made a mistake as an Engineering Manager and the steps you took to learn from it?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at monday.com, Jabil Circuit, Avangate and others: Can you describe a significant error that you made in the past as an EM, and the steps you took to correct it?.