Tell me about a time you burned out or came close to it.

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▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Self-awareness, honesty, sustainability.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Acknowledges it honestly. Identifies the root cause. Describes what changed.

▸ RED FLAGS

Denies it ever happened. Or describes it as a badge of honor.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

What systems do you have now to prevent that?