REMIX OR PERISH
During a thumbnail creation task, you're feeling uninspired. What do you do?
GUTOM: Research current trends, analyze successful competitors, create multiple versions to test different approaches
KAIN: Wait for supervisor's direction or use existing templates
Your PC is struggling with file exports. How do you handle it?
GUTOM: Research optimization techniques, test different export settings, propose solutions to supervisor, find alternative workflows. Upgrade equipment.
KAIN: Use technical limitations as excuse for delays, turn over task to team member
How do you ensure quality before submitting for QA?
GUTOM: Create personal checklist, review multiple times, seek peer feedback
KAIN: Submit first draft for supervisor review
During huddles, what's your typical contribution?
GUTOM: Share updates, ask questions, propose solutions, engage with others' challenges
KAIN: Attend silently and only talk when directly addressed
Client provides vague feedback. Your response?
GUTOM: Ask clarifying questions, provide options, reference successful past projects
KAIN: Wait for more specific feedback
A client says your reel lacks creativity. Your next steps?
GUTOM: Analyze trending reels, learn new transitions, practice effects after hours, prepare multiple creative concepts
KAIN: Just wait and ask for specific changes they want
During podcast editing, you encounter new file formats. MXF files are sent over by the Client, your unable to download it. Your approach?
GUTOM: Research compatibility solutions, test conversion methods, document process for team reference
KAIN: Ask someone else to handle it
When receiving multiple QA revisions, what's your approach?
GUTOM: Document patterns, create prevention checklist, improve first draft quality
KAIN: Make only requested changes
How do you handle team capacity issues?
GUTOM: Volunteer to help, propose workflow improvements, share time-saving techniques
KAIN: Focus only on assigned tasks
How do you handle tight deadlines with multiple revisions?
GUTOM: Prioritize changes, communicate timeline impacts, propose efficient solutions
KAIN: Rush through changes or just miss deadline
You notice your FB Ads aren't performing as well as others. What's your approach?
GUTOM: Study high-performing ads, experiment with new formats, propose A/B testing, seek feedback from successful team members
KAIN: Continue with the same approach until client notices
How do you handle software updates that affect your workflow?
GUTOM: Test new features, create updated process documents, share findings with team
KAIN: Avoid updating or not put too much mind to it
How do you handle conflicting feedback from different clients?
GUTOM: Document all feedback, propose solutions that address all concerns, seek clarification
KAIN: Wait for final decision from supervisor
When a colleague struggles with a technique you know well?
GUTOM: Offer guidance, create tutorial, schedule training session
KAIN: Let them figure it out themselves because you're busy with task
When client references competitor's content, what's your approach?
GUTOM: Analyze referenced content, propose unique improvements, suggest innovative alternatives
KAIN: Copy competitor's approach
You are experiencing a creative block but you have a deadline to reach, how do you overcome it?
GUTOM: Communicate with your team. Create a personal inspiration library, take short breaks for fresh perspective, brainstorm with colleagues, try new techniques
KAIN: Push through with minimal effort
When facing system limitations, what's your strategy?
GUTOM: Research optimization techniques, develop workarounds, upgrade pc system.
KAIN: Accept limitations without seeking solutions because it's costly
What's your approach to maintaining consistent quality across projects?
GUTOM: Memorize brand guides, document best practices, regular self-audit
KAIN: Handle each project individually without standardization, just get the task done
How do you contribute to team knowledge sharing?
GUTOM: Document solutions, create tutorials, volunteer for Skill Spark sessions
KAIN: Share only when asked
How do you prevent common client revision requests?
GUTOM: Document preferences, create client-specific guidelines, anticipate needs
KAIN: Handle revisions as they come
You're a main editor, how do you stay creatively fresh when working on repetitive tasks?
GUTOM: Volunteer for new tasks. Set personal challenges, experiment with new techniques, maintain an inspiration board, propose innovative approaches
KAIN: Just keep working, at least you're being paid
Do you prepare for potential technical issues? How?
GUTOM: Maintain backup workflows, document common solutions, regularly optimize system
KAIN: Deal with issues only when they occur
How do you contribute to improving team-wide quality standards?
GUTOM: Share successful techniques, propose improvement systems, volunteer for QA responsibilities
KAIN: Focus only on personal tasks
What's your approach to team improvement suggestions?
GUTOM: Regularly propose ideas, test new methods, share results
KAIN: Accept current processes without questioning
What's your strategy for exceeding client expectations?
GUTOM: Study client's business, propose improvements, deliver extra value
KAIN: Meet basic requirements only