How to Answer: Tell me something you struggle with as a designer. How do you work to overcome it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Graphic Design job interview.
5. Tell me something you struggle with as a designer. How do you work to overcome it?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer asks this question to get a sense of your self-awareness and your ability to self-correct. The interviewer is looking for someone who understands their own shortcomings and has developed tactics to overcome them. The interviewer is looking for someone who is in touch with himself/herself.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
What You Need to Know
This is an alternative form of the classic strengths/weaknesses question. This question implies that everyone has weaknesses and it is an accepted part of the company's culture. That said, if you can't demonstrate that you are self-aware and you are working to improve on something that is a known struggle, this question can be a trap.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
How to Answer
Answer authentically. Speak to something that you do actually struggle with and how you've worked to improve in that area. Avoid trying to show that your weakness is actually a strength (i.e. I care too much about my work and this can cause delays). This doesn't resonate as an authentic answer.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
Overcoming a struggle Example
One thing I struggle with is a tendency to jump into execution versus taking the time to fully understand what a client needs or what they want to accomplish. This is why I believe using a creative brief is so important. It enables me to slow down and make sure I'm considering all facets of a project before I jump straight into design execution.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022