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Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The Goal
How to Answer
Leading a team
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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 wants to learn about any experience you have leading a team. In asking the question, the interviewer wants to understand how you lead a team and your leadership style. Additionally, leading a team speaks to experience with larger projects.

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 goal is to show that you have leadership skills. Showcase your ability to work as part of a photography team and demonstrate that you've been a part of a larger project. Additionally, you want to give the interviewer a glimpse into your leadership style.

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.
Choose an example that shows your ability to lead and drive a team. If you don't have an example of this situation as a photographer, you can substitute an example from your personal life. If you don't have any examples, talk about the facets of your personality that would make you a good leader.

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.
I recently worked on a large event that required multiple photographers to get full coverage. I pulled two other photographers into the project so we could divide and conquer. I made sure everyone understood what the client needed and shared my plan to make sure we had a photographer in each position at the right time. When the event started, I routinely checked in with them to make sure they didn't have any issues. I kept the lines of communication open so that our work was cohesive and consistent. As a team, we were able to meet the client's deadline.

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