How to Answer: Which part of this position would you have the most learning curve in?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Account Executive job interview.
20. Which part of this position would you have the most learning curve in?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know if you read the job posting or did any research on the role prior to the interview. They want to know if you are able to notice your own weaknesses, improve on those weaknesses, and are able to ask for help.
Written by Judy Smith on March 13th, 2022
What to Avoid
I would not share that you wouldn't have a learning curve on anything. You do not want to appear like someone who knows it all. Even if you have had 10 years of experience as an account executive there is going to be some part of learning a new process or product.
Written by Judy Smith on March 13th, 2022
How to Answer
Discuss what you think from reading the job posting would be something that you would need to learn even if it is something that would take you a day to learn. Be honest and share how long you think it would take you to learn and how you would benefit from it. If you would like, you can even provide an example of something that took you some time to learn in the past but you are now an expert at.
Written by Judy Smith on March 13th, 2022
Answer Example
"After reading the job description, I noticed that you use Salesforce as your CRM platform. In the past, I have worked with smaller companies that have used Keap (Infusionsoft). This will be a small learning curve for me as I pick up new software very quickly and can easily navigate through new technologies."
Written by Judy Smith on March 13th, 2022