Name tradeoffs as fit signals: “Here’s what’s hard, and who thrives anyway.” Honesty increases trust and quality.

You don’t list flaws; you frame tradeoffs. Every strength has a cost: fast pace, high bar, ambiguity, high ownership. Position them as a filter: “If you want X, you’ll love it; if you need Y, this won’t fit.” Pair tradeoffs with support proof (coaching, clarity, tools, guardrails) so it doesn’t sound chaotic. This approach improves quality of hire and reduces early attrition because candidates opt in with eyes open. Being honest doesn’t hurt hiring—it reduces mis-hires and makes the right candidates more confident you’re telling the truth.