How do you manage your time?
The interviewer would like to know more about the tools you take advantage of to stay on task and meet deadlines. Think about the ways you manage your projects and daily tasks. Not preparing for your morning can result in being late to work. Not managing your workflow or projects can cause missed deadlines, staying late, or taking your work home with you. If you feel overwhelmed at work because of poor time management, you might bring more stress home from work, not sleep well, and not perform at your best at work the next day. If this goes on too long, you may feel like you're burning out. These are all important things to consider when determining if you are a good fit for the position. Discuss how you prioritize when everything demands your attention at once.
"I manage my time by exercising the idea of 'time-blocking.' This process means that I don't incessantly check my email; instead, I allow myself to return emails in 30-minute time blocks, four times per day. Setting calendar alerts and personal deadlines for myself has also helped."
"Very carefully! I prioritize deadlines and work that needs completion and then work backward. When necessary, I utilize my resources and team to pitch in and contribute."
