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Have you ever had to review someone else's work? What did you look for?

Why this question is asked

This question helps interviewers assess your critical analysis skills and your ability to provide constructive feedback. It also reflects your understanding of what constitutes quality work.

How to answer it

Discuss a time you reviewed a colleague's work, focusing on the criteria you used for your assessment. Mention aspects like accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards. For example, 'I reviewed a marketing report and focused on checking data accuracy, ensuring all figures were sourced correctly, and that the narrative was cohesive. Providing that feedback improved the final presentation significantly.'

Skills assessed

AcuityAnalysisCritical observationIntrospectionListeningMemoryOrganizationQuestioningRecallSchedulingAdaptabilityArtistic aptitudeCreativityCritical thinkingFlexibilityInnovativeLogical thinkingProblem solvingResearchResourcefulnessThinking outside the boxTolerance of change and uncertaintyTroubleshootingValue educationWillingness/Desire to learnClarityConfidenceConstructive feedbackEmpathyFriendlinessHumorInterviewingNon-verbalPresentation SkillsQuick-wittednessRespectStorytellingVerbalWritten

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