Zillow is always on the lookout for future leaders in our company. What do you see as the most challenging task a manager faces?

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In evaluating your leadership potential, Zillow wants to test whether you'll be able to step up and effectively manage any challenge as it arises. Share with the interviewer your perception of the most challenging aspect of being a manager, and elaborate on why. Also, discuss what you would do, or are currently doing, to make this aspect less complicated.

"I believe the biggest challenge in a management role for Zillow would be to lead everyone effectively when many team members work remote. I like to make a connection with everyone, so I would send friendly check-in emails, for instance, to ensure that everyone feels like an important member of the team."

"I foresee the most difficult task as a manager with Zillow to be the even delegation of work. You will always have team members who are absolute rock-stars, then some who are a bit less enthusiastic or are lower producers. I would remind myself to distribute the work and responsibilities evenly despite my natural inclination to give more work to the high performers. In my current role, I am working with my underperforming team members to prepare them for a larger workload."

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"I believe the biggest challenge in a management role for Zillow would be to lead everyone effectively when many team members work remotely. I like to make a connection with everyone, so I would send friendly check-in emails, for instance, to ensure that everyone feels like an important member of the team."

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It's clear that you've given thought to the potential challenges that come along with a leadership role. To strengthen your answer, I would suggest explicitly mentioning your interest in growth within the company and that moving into a management role at Zillow would both challenge and excite you.