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Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The Goal
What You Need to Know
Scope Creep
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Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The interviewer asks this question to understand your problem-solving skills when a client is involved. The interviewer wants to gauge your comfort level with client communication and your ability to manage a project. This question also indicates that part of your role will be working directly with clients.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The best way to answer this question is with an example that explains a situation, your actions, and the outcome. Show that you are confident working with clients and adaptable when things change. You want to demonstrate your level of tact and business acumen.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
Scope creep is common in most creative fields. In the case of photography, you are often dealing with changes in real-time, especially when it is event photography, photojournalism, or environmental portraits. Beyond that, there are often environmental factors that come into play, such as weather or daylight. This question also gives you an opportunity to show your ability to adapt deliverables when variables change.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
When I'm working on a project that has scope creep, I think it's important to have a conversation about it with the client. Scope creep can create risk for a project in multiple ways. It can lead to missing deadlines, rushed work close to the deadline that could be of lower quality, and cost increases. If a client wants more work than what we originally agreed on, they need to understand that the project's deadline may need to be pushed back or that the cost will increase. Sometimes, the scope creeps due to outside variables, like weather or running out of sunlight. If something outside of our control happens, we will need to work together to find a solution that fits their needs.

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