You don't have direct experience in [key area]. How do you plan to close that gap?

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▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Self-awareness, learning plan, honesty.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Acknowledges the gap directly. Has a specific learning plan.

▸ RED FLAGS

Dismisses the gap. Or overstates how quickly they'd close it.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

What's the hardest part of that gap for you?