The job interview question that ‘stumped’ this HR expertnow its her favorite to ask [Video]

Holly Taylor estimates she’s interviewed hundreds of people in her decade-long career in the HR space.

The head of people at Public Digital, a London-based consultancy, says she tries to be innovative and equitable in the hiring process, such as recently sending interview questions to job candidates in advance.

But one question is her favorite to ask in interviews, even though “it stumped me so much” when she first heard it seven years ago: What is the most valuable piece of feedback that you have received in your career?

“The reason why I like that is because when they answer it, it gives you a really good understanding of how humble [or] vulnerable they’re willing to go with their answer,” Taylor tells CNBC Make It.

Some people reflect on a constructive piece of feedback they got at a crucial point in their career, and how learning from the criticism ultimately propelled them …