# Describe Feedback from a Manager and How You Acted on It Tell me about meaningful feedback you received from a manager. What behavior or outcome prompted it, how did you respond in the moment, what actions did you take afterward, and what evidence showed whether you improved? ### Constraints & Assumptions - Use a real example with enough context to understand why the feedback mattered. - Keep the focus on your choices; avoid blaming the manager or turning the weakness into a disguised strength. - Do not invent a metric if improvement was assessed qualitatively. ### Clarifying Questions to Ask - Is the interviewer looking for technical growth, communication growth, or either? - How much context is needed to explain the manager's expectations? - May sensitive project details be generalized? ### Solving Hints Choose feedback that led to an observable change in behavior. Explain the mechanism of change, not only that you “worked harder” or “communicated more.” ### What a Strong Answer Covers - Specific context, clear feedback, and an honest initial reaction. - Ownership without excessive self-criticism or defensiveness. - Concrete actions, checkpoints, and support requested from others. - Evidence of changed behavior and a balanced account of remaining growth. - A concise STAR-style narrative with a genuine lesson. ### Follow-up Questions - What part of the feedback was hardest to accept? - How did you make sure the change lasted after the immediate project? - What feedback would your current manager still give you today?