Interviewer: Tell me about a time that you failed to complete an assignment on time.
Carly: One time, I had a project that was due on Thursday. On Tuesday, I analyzed my progress and I saw that I was ahead of schedule. However, on Wednesday, my manager was sick, so I had to attend several meetings instead of her. Because of that, I was unable to finish the project that was due on Thursday.
Interviewer: What did you do?
Carly: I went to my boss and I told the truth. I explained the situation and said that if I could have one more day, then I could finish the project. My boss understood and it was not a big deal.
Interviewer: Did you learn anything from this situation?
Carly: Definitely. Now, I always try to finish my projects two or three days before they are due. I want to be safe in case something unexpected comes up.
Interviewer: I think that is a responsible habit to have.