8. Can you describe a work or school instance in which you messed up?

Your answer can be a great source of how you are taking responsibilities and how you deal with failures. Also it can trace your negative characters and major faults, so make sure you are not providing your negative traits. But explains the simple mess-up happened and follows talking about what you have learnt from that.

9. How does this position compare with others you’re applying for?

Here, you have to be careful for not revealing how other company conducts interviews. It will show the way you respect the privacy of other companies. Also appear as a valuable interviewee by confirming you have received a competitive offer. And bring back the topic for next interview questions, so that you don’t want to break your head for this. While answering you should be calculated to reveal you have strategy on your job search as you are not looking for each every jobs appear in job market.