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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 184277" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=31753]@deeja[/USER] <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I used to find this sort of question quite tricky to answer. I would generally avoid discussing set backs related to academics or applications. Instead, I tried to focus on some of the more professional or volunteer-related setback. Here are some examples I've used in previous applications and interviews:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Workplace/task setbacks: If there were any work-related projects or tasks that didn't go quite as you expected, this is something worth discussing. I've reached for several different examples during interview/applications, including struggling to meet closely bunched deadlines; miscommunication within a team that later affected our deliverable; and overlooking an important step when completing a complex work task, which subsequently required me to think about how to adapt to my initial mistake. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Technical setbacks: As someone who isn't the most tech-savvy person, I've sometimes discussed the difficulties I've faced in using tech when completing important tasks. In these cases, I try to show how I've adapted to the technical issue to complete a task or drew on my ability to learn quickly to navigate the tech system/app in question. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Needing to suddenly step up: Sometimes when working in group settings, you may suddenly be placed in a leadership position or have to show you're capable of stepping up in difficult circumstances. This might be because someone in the group fell sick, or had to suddenly step aside from their role. This happened to me once while serving in a volunteer position when planning an important event for a student led society. In that circumstance, I discussed how I navigate the sudden change and expectations placed on me. </li> </ul>These are just some examples, and undoubtedly others may have much more compelling ones to mention here. The important thing to note when answering this sort of question is not just describing the setback you faced, but breaking down how you responded and what you learned. Where possible, try to highlight the positive outcome, insight, or skill you developed as a result of facing the setback. Good luck!</blockquote>

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