Describe Handling Unexpected Feedback and Actions Taken
Overview
This question evaluates resilience, a learning mindset, and communication under pressure by examining how a Data Scientist responds to unexpected negative feedback or rejection and demonstrates reflection and growth.
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Aug 4, 2025, 10:55 AM
Data Scientist
Onsite
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral: Resilience After Unexpected Negative Feedback or Rejection
Context
You are in an onsite behavioral round for a Data Scientist role. The interviewer wants to assess resilience, learning mindset, and communication under pressure—especially in a prolonged process with mixed feedback.
Prompt
Describe a time you received unexpected negative feedback or rejection. What did you do in response, what actions did you take, and what was the result?
Guidance
- Use the STAR structure (Situation, Task, Action, Result + Reflection).
- Emphasize reflection, communication, and growth.
- Keep it concise (2–3 minutes), pick a professional example, and quantify impact where possible.
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