From the course: Job Interview Tips for Administrative Assistants

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From the course: Job Interview Tips for Administrative Assistants

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Candidate answer and feedback

- [Interviewer] Our candidate will now give the answer to this question. Let's see how they do. - I do not like making mistakes at work. It's something I try hard to make sure it never happens but I know I'm human and I know that I'm not perfect. Mistakes are bound to happen to all of us, right? Having said that, I do try to put some safeguards in place so that mistakes aren't commonplace or catastrophic. I recall a time when I missed adding a particular handout to a packet that was sent out prior to a meeting. As soon as it was brought to my attention, I immediately contacted the meeting participants and I let them know I made a mistake. I forwarded it to them as soon as I could and the crisis was averted prior to the meeting taking place. (sighs sharply) By acting quickly and taking responsibility to provide the necessary information, I rectified the situation. My boss at the time thanked me for my quick action. That…

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