Do you consider yourself a leader?
While being an audio engineer requires following instruction, hiring managers are looking for a candidate who is not only qualified to do the job but also someone who others can look up to. The candidate must be driven to help a team and want to be a leader for others. The candidate should describe his or herself in terms of being a leader, and talk about how they can step up when the time is right.
"I consider myself a leader because I am someone who likes to help others. While I understand the importance of listening to others during the job, I am a strong person who wants the best product to come out possible and assuming the role of a leader in the audio engineering department will help that happen."