"(Situation) I spent 3 months working at Company XYZ as a Business Administration Intern. My accountabilities included working with the Communications Assistant to help draft an improved internship program. A few Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations had changed recently surrounding paid and unpaid internships and how companies were allowed to structure internships for college credits. (Task) As an intern myself, I felt especially excited to take on this challenge while having a voice in the quality of internship for those who would intern at Company XYZ after me. (Action) First, I researched which FLSA regulations had changed. I made sure I understood how they had changed, and then I addressed which areas Company XYZ's current internship program would be impacted. Next, I made suggestions for changes and presented my work to the Communications Assistant. While I was presenting my research, the Communications Assistant seemed to lose interest in my ideas. Around halfway through my presentation, she interrupted me and asked if she could provide me with feedback. I agreed. She went on to let me know, in a compassionate way, that my presentation was not capturing her interest. She expected that I would bring more creativity to the task, considering marketing was a significant part of my educational focus. She explained that the points I was making, and the ideas I was delivering, were unengaging. At first, I was taken aback, and I felt embarrassed. Being new to my career, I wanted to make the best impression possible. I thanked her for her candidness, and I asked for the chance to present to her again in 3 days. She agreed. (Result) After some introspection, I realized that I was overly professional in the presentation, and I wasn't allowing my personality to shine. I created a new visual presentation that spotlighted the most interesting points and ideas from my research. I presented to the Communications Assistant once more, and this time she was very impressed with how I communicated my findings and ideas. I actively listened to this individual's thoughts and respectfully accepted their feedback. I also looked internally to ensure that I was doing my best to use the situation as an opportunity to learn rather than absorb the embarrassment. I see a true value in benchmarking myself against the best and will continue to do so now, as a Brand Specialist, and into the future as I grow my career with Amazon."