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3. There is of course, no "right answer". What I was looking for was ....

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #2)

Wed May 22, 2013, 05:59 PM

May 2013

.... evidence of previous self-reflection.

A trite "I'm a perfectionist" didn't do much for me, but "I've been known to over-engineer something because it's interesting. By managing my time and regularly reassessing my priorities I avoid this" really works for me.

Bottom line is to be prepared for questions that are about you and your flaws (we all have them). Having a thought-out answer will help the candidate avoid an uncomfortable situation.

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Good advice. May I please add ... Scuba May 2013 #1

Of course you can and, indeed, should. :) discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #2

There is of course, no "right answer". What I was looking for was .... Scuba May 2013 #3

Absolutely discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #4