How do you respond to harsh feedback in a final round, such as 'Your answer was weak'?

1. Pause for two seconds.
2. Acknowledge without self-pity.
3. Give a better version immediately.

'You're right, that answer was too generic. Let me make it more concrete. What specifically attracts me to this team is the combination of [deal / sector / platform] and the lean execution model I heard about from [conversation]. That matters to me because...'

Ask to reframe: 'May I take another pass at that with a more specific example?'

defensiveness, panic, excuses, or collapsing into apology.

coachability and composure. A strong recovery can improve the interview.