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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 244677" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!I'd say that a strong answer is usually professional and grounded in judgement - firms are simply looking for evidence that you'll act responsibly when a slightly uncomfortable situation comes up, rather than a life-changing ethical crisis.You could frame it as:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Spotting an error and flagging it even though it created more work / reflected badly on you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Being honest about something you didn't know or couldn't complete</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pushing back (politely!) when something didn't feel right or accurate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Treating confidential or sensitive information properly</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Giving credit to others instead of taking it yourself</li> </ul>You can structure it by briefly setting the context, identifying the ethical issue, explaining the decision that you made (especially where it was slightly uncomfortable or not in your immediate interest), and then reflect on why this mattered.Overall, firms will be looking for honesty and accountability - things like flagging mistakes or being upfront about limitations should work great. I hope that assists! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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