We talk to Catherine Sabetti, Campus recruiter, HR talent acquisition at Target Canada on interview skills.

Tell me about a time when you had to take personal responsibility for something that went wrong.

These types of questions are my favourite, because they allow a candidate to bring forward some of their most challenging experiences (which are often the most rewarding), and can also reveal how in depth a candidate prepared for their interview.

The best way to prepare for a behavioural interview is to reflect on each area of your r├®sum├®: work experience, educational background, extra-curricular, and volunteer work, and think of your power stories from each. Power stories set you apart from others, and showcase the skills that make you an exceptional candidate. These could be situations in which you: solved a complex problem, led a team, were faced with a challenging task, or went above and beyond what was required. What tends to happen throughout this exercise is you begin to focus on your achievements and successes, yet overlook the challenges or setbacks you've experienced. HINT! You WILL be asked challenging questions during an interview, and if you haven't brainstormed these experiences during your preparation, this could be where your interview may take a turn for the worse.

It's human nature to remember the good and forget the bad, so naturally it can be difficult to come up with a challenging experience on the spot. We all know that during an interview, 10 seconds can often feel like two minutes. When you're under pressure to provide a relevant answer, you can become extremely nervous, which often affects your confidence. Typically, a candidate will then bring forward the first experience that comes to mind, which is often not a power story, nor one that will set them apart.

These questions are not intended to trick a candidate. Most recent grads are looking for employers who place importance on growth and development, so naturally we're looking for candidates who are accountable and focused on feedback and learning. This is your chance to showcase that. A great way to conclude your answer is by reflecting on your experience: looking back what you could have done differently, and'even better'how did you take this learning experience and apply it going forward.

Remember, it's not always the most qualified that gets the job, but the person who had the better interview. So pull out your r├®sum├® and start reminiscing about your greatest challenges!