This question is about tell me about a time you made a mistake.

What is an example of a careless mistake?

By Zippia Team - Mar. 27, 2023

An example of a careless mistake is not renewing a software subscription on time because you didn't set a calendar reminder. This mistake is careless because you didn't take the necessary steps to prevent it.

If you did set a reminder and your calendar deleted it, causing you to miss the renewal date, that wouldn't be a careless mistake since you made the effort to prevent it.

What is an example of a careless mistake?

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