Companies prefer CANDIDATES who have made mistakes in the past and have learnt from them, as opposed to those who follow rules only because someone has told them to. They NEED people who know the reason behind a decision.

Mention the mistake and be honest about it, but always MAKE sure that you follow it up with what you learnt from that episode and the improvements it has brought to your efficiency.

For example − “In the first week of my appointment, I had MISCALCULATED the estimated time needed to complete a project assigned to me, which RESULTED in a chain of miscommunications. It taught me that deadlines are to be respected.”

Companies prefer candidates who have made mistakes in the past and have learnt from them, as opposed to those who follow rules only because someone has told them to. They need people who know the reason behind a decision.

Mention the mistake and be honest about it, but always make sure that you follow it up with what you learnt from that episode and the improvements it has brought to your efficiency.

For example − “In the first week of my appointment, I had miscalculated the estimated time needed to complete a project assigned to me, which resulted in a chain of miscommunications. It taught me that deadlines are to be respected.”