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Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
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Overcoming a personal struggle
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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 get a sense of your self-awareness and ability to self-correct. The interviewer is looking for someone who understands their shortcomings and has developed tactics to overcome them. The interviewer is also looking for someone who is in touch with themself.

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.
Answer authentically. Speak about something that you struggle with and explain how you've worked to improve in that area. Avoid trying to show that your weakness is a strength (i.e. I care too much about my work, and this can cause delays). This doesn't resonate as an authentic answer.

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.
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 that you are working to improve on something that is a known struggle, this question can be a trap.

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 tend to jump into execution instead of taking the time to fully understand what a client needs or what they want to accomplish. I remind myself to ask a lot of questions so that I understand the big picture. This enables me to slow down and consider all facets of a project before I jump straight into taking photos.

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