Interviewer: "What's your biggest weakness?"

You: "I'm a perfectionist! I just care too much about doing things right. Sometimes I work too hard."

That answer is so overused, interviewers now roll their eyes when they hear it.

You think you're being clever turning a weakness into a humble-brag.

They think you're either:

1. Unself-aware
2. Dishonest
3. Using a script you Googled

Here's what actually works:

"I used to struggle with delegating because I wanted to make sure everything was done perfectly. But I realized that was creating bottlenecks and preventing my team from developing. So I've been intentionally working on trusting my colleagues, building clear processes, and focusing my energy on the highest-impact work. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I've gotten much better. My last manager specifically praised me for how well I've empowered the admin team."

Notice the structure:

1. Real weakness (not a strength in disguise)
2. Past tense ("I used to")
3. What you learned
4. What you did about it
5. Evidence it's working

This shows: self-awareness, growth mindset, problem-solving, and maturity. That's a $120K answer. Not a $65K answer.

The Interview Ready Playbook ($47) decodes 50+ behavioral questions like this—including the ones that trip up even experienced EAs:

• "Tell me about a time you failed"
• "Describe a conflict with your executive"
• "Why should we hire you over other candidates?"
• "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

Each one includes:

• What they're actually asking underneath
• The psychology of what they want to hear
• The STAR method framework for your specific answer
• Red flags to avoid
• Real examples that got people hired

$47 to never panic when they ask a curveball question.

Interviews are predictable. Once you know what they're really asking, they get way easier.

You also get:

✅ Complete Interview Prep Workbook (value $197) — Your personal 60 second power pitch and interview script builder. Fill it out once, use it for every interview. Includes confidence boosters, red flags to watch for, and practice logs for seeing in real time how far you’ve come and what worked well in every interview.

✅ 20-Minute Video Walkthrough (value $83) — I walk you through every section, show you exactly how to build your power scripts, and give you examples from my own interview prep.

✅ 50 Common EA Interview QuestionsDECODED (value $97) — Organized by category so you're prepared for anything they throw at you. Uncover what RECRUITERS are really asking. Practice anywhere!

✅ 17 Like A Pro Email Templates(value $47) - Every email you need: recruiter responses, thank you notes, follow-ups, offer acceptances. Copy, customize, send.

✅ Pre-Interview Checklist (value: priceless) — 15-minute prep routine to calm your nerves and make sure you're SUPER ready.

Christina Torres​
​Chief Creative Officer
​Run & Tell That - Copy. Career. Culture.
​w: www.runandtellthat.co e: christina@runandtellthat.co​