Could you share a work experience that required you to grow your skill set? What did you learn and how could this knowledge be applied to your position as an EM at Etsy?

To answer this question effectively, recall a specific situation where you were challenged and had to acquire new skills to succeed. It is important to describe the context, actions you took to grow your skill set, and the results achieved after acquiring those new skills. Be sure to connect the skills you learned to how they can be applied in the engineering manager (em) role at etsy. This could involve discussing how learning a new technology or project management technique improved your ability to lead engineering projects, or how gaining skills in communication and conflict resolution enhanced your ability to manage and lead your team. Show a clear connection between your learning experience and the potential value you could bring to etsy as an em.