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As you think about a recent success, I earned a new job. I feel like I was successful because of my strong preparation for the interview, my use of an impressive resume, my honesty, and my past qualifications. I also felt that my outgoing personality helped me during the interview.

Then as you think back to a time when you experienced a failure, I did not do well on an exam in ...

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