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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 187082" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=35592]@futuretrainee101ac[/USER]When approaching a question about constructive feedback, I've typically relied on examples from work experience or volunteering. I suggest structuring your response by first briefly explaining the situation and the feedback received. You can even feel free to indicate how you initially felt. Then, spend the other part of your focus on how you applied that feedback in future situations and, importantly, discuss the impact it had on your personal/professional development.For example, I often mention an experience I had when I was giving presentations as a volunteer at a certain charity. I'd received feedback from my supervisor that my presentation slides and materials were often badly suited to people who had dyslexia and visual impairments. Initially, I was surprised, as I believed I was already organising and drafting my slides in a manner that was clear, memorable, and easy to follow. But when I looked into it, I realised that I'd been making certain stylistic assumptions that weren't actually the most friendly to a wider audience. I eventually started to ensure that everything from the colours I used in slides, to the fonts and size of texts were much more disability and access-friendly. I also mentioned how I did this going forward. The feedback I received and the way I actioned it afterwards really helped me improve my ability to adapt my communication.This is just one example, but I'm sure there are many such professional and personal examples that you could discuss in a constructive way. The point is to highlight your ability to take on feedback and incorporate it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 187082, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=35592]@futuretrainee101ac[/USER] When approaching a question about constructive feedback, I've typically relied on examples from work experience or volunteering. I suggest structuring your response by first briefly explaining the situation and the feedback received. You can even feel free to indicate how you initially felt. Then, spend the other part of your focus on how you applied that feedback in future situations and, importantly, discuss the impact it had on your personal/professional development. For example, I often mention an experience I had when I was giving presentations as a volunteer at a certain charity. I'd received feedback from my supervisor that my presentation slides and materials were often badly suited to people who had dyslexia and visual impairments. Initially, I was surprised, as I believed I was already organising and drafting my slides in a manner that was clear, memorable, and easy to follow. But when I looked into it, I realised that I'd been making certain stylistic assumptions that weren't actually the most friendly to a wider audience. I eventually started to ensure that everything from the colours I used in slides, to the fonts and size of texts were much more disability and access-friendly. I also mentioned how I did this going forward. The feedback I received and the way I actioned it afterwards really helped me improve my ability to adapt my communication. This is just one example, but I'm sure there are many such professional and personal examples that you could discuss in a constructive way. The point is to highlight your ability to take on feedback and incorporate it. [/QUOTE]

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