Interview Questions | Would the same question come up again in the 3rd round of interviews?

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September 24,2023 at 6:08PM UTC

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Interview Questions | Would the same question come up again in the 3rd round of interviews?

I am in the last round of interviews! Exciting but can't put my hopes up quite yet. My first two interviews had pretty standard questions and I was able to answer them very comfortably and even felt confident (which is rare bc normally i am shaking in my boots).

The second round, they barely asked 3 questions and were basically selling me the role (which I think is a good sign). One of the questions were, "Tell me a time you failed". I answered this as honest as I could and it was well received. However, I don't really have many failure stories as I try not to fail significantly. Maybe small mistakes (as i am writing this, i am thinking small mistakes might be a story I can share, but not sure.)

Next Interview is a Panel interview, do you think I will be asked the "tell me about a time you failed" question again?

Lastly, what are some Panel questions, you've received in the past? Just want to over prep.

Thank you in advance!

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AnonymousSeptember 24,2023 at 6:32PM UTC
They might ask the same questions again to make sure you keep your "story straight".
I have no doubt you are doing so, but the games they play!!
I'm like you - I don't have many failure stories. I'm not perfect, but once I goof, I learn, ya know??!!
I think with panel interviews they want the nitty-gritty
Congratulations on making it this far....you will do great!!
AnonymousSeptember 24,2023 at 6:54PM UTC
Right! I can agree on not being perfect. :) Welp Ill just over prep with what I believe are failure/learning moments.
Thank you for the positivity! Can't wait to report good news (putting it into the universe!)
AnonymousSeptember 24,2023 at 8:54PM UTC
I disagree about "keeping your story straight". Prep for the ones you got and you can even reference it 'my interviews I shared a different example and I've got another time I LEARNED from my failure" ALSO please know you've failed. Someone who says 'only little failures' it still a failure. I would then recommend taking your questions from before and dive deeper. Attach your answers to the companies values and traits they're looking for. Not saying elaborate, but connect those and then to the people leadership. Higher up you go in the interview they are looking for not only the capacity and skill set but the PEOPLE connection to those skills and how you will development and grow. You should already be comfortable for this interview, some under estimate that, attach the business to your skills. If you're coming from another industry YOU MUST show proof you can transfer those skills in this interview. By now, you should also know the company speech-ease, use it. As a professional I have NEVER gone into an interview thinking we're going to "catch them in a lie on sharing a different example". Never. Please don't go into this with that mindset, it.will.show.
AnonymousSeptember 24,2023 at 11:17PM UTC
Thanks for ur advise!
AnonymousSeptember 25,2023 at 12:21PM UTC
Same people in this 3rd round? The "fail" question is one we ask...What we are trying to learn from that isn't so much how badly you effed up but more along the lines of what you learned from it.
AnonymousSeptember 25,2023 at 1:29PM UTC
I ask that question too, but posed as "tell me about a time you made a mistake". Like you said, I don't care about what the fail itself is - the purpose is to see whether you're willing/able to hold yourself accountable and what steps you took to resolve it.
Anyone who claims to have never fucked up or very obviously downplays it isn't someone I'm interested in hiring.
Nicole ChristensenSeptember 25,2023 at 2:16PM UTC
The "failure" question is quite common. Many want to see how you reacted to the failure and how you learn from making mistakes.
I would not anticipate that question again unless that is something which is important to that panel team. If the panel interview is with individuals who the new hire would be working with, they may have the option to ask questions connected to their role in the cross-team communication. I tend to find more specific questions about qualifications and behaviors - "If someone on came to you and said that 'X' was not possible after the team has already started working on 'X', what would you tell them?" That is an example of a behavior question I received.
Good luck!
Megan LeasherSeptember 26,2023 at 11:46AM UTC
You might be asked the question again, but I wouldn't sweat it. Be honest, share a time, and I wouldn't worry if it doesn't match the same scenario you shared when asked the same question in an earlier interview.
As far as common panel questions, I've gotten:
What makes you the best person for the job?
How are your skills and experiences a match for the role?
How might you spend your first 30 days?
What questions do you have for us?
AnonymousSeptember 26,2023 at 1:12PM UTC
It's impossible to predict what questions you may be asked, especially without knowing the job responsibilities or industry. If you get asked the same questions as in previous interviews, you should answer them the same way you did last time and not overthink it.