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Question 31 of 35 for our Air Canada Mock Interview

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Question 31 of 35

How do you determine your priorities when you have multiple things going on at once?

"In my current role as an administrative assistant, I support four managers and a team of sales staff, and I need to be highly organized to ensure I'm meeting everyone's needs. I keep a daily to-do list on my desk, along with a to-do list through Outlook. Having time blocked on a calendar is also very useful. You'll quickly find that I'm a great multi-tasker."

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How to Answer: How do you determine your priorities when you have multiple things going on at once?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Air Canada job interview.

  • 31. How do you determine your priorities when you have multiple things going on at once?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      As an experienced recruiter, I know that hiring managers key in on a candidate's ability to multitask with effectiveness during the interview process. in the airline industry, organizations have condensed their staff and have made workloads and duties a bit heavier on their teams and this is no different at Air Canada. The team there will expect you to juggle many responsibilities at once.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023

      How to Answer

      Before your interview with Air Canada, consider how you decide how to manage your competing workload. Assure the interviewer that you can be diligent and organized when assessing your priorities. You'll also want to highlight the tools and resources you use to keep yourself organized and on track in your work.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023

      1st Entry Level Example

      "In my current role as an administrative assistant, I support four managers and a team of sales staff, and I need to be highly organized to ensure I'm meeting everyone's needs. I keep a daily to-do list on my desk, along with a to-do list through Outlook. Having time blocked on a calendar is also very useful. You'll quickly find that I'm a great multi-tasker."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023

      1st Answer Example

      "I have always determined which project or task requires my attention by the timeline of milestones on projects and deadlines for daily tasks. I am comfortable delegating tasks when needed, but I am also aware that these times will require additional hours from me. Never have I under-delivered on a deadline."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023

      2nd Answer Example

      "When I have multiple priorities at a time, I don't hesitate to ask my boss to rank them based on most urgent. This method helps me to remain focused, and then I know I am concentrating where she needs me to. I tend to use my calendar to block time for project work while continuing to ensure that my daily and weekly duties don't get behind or neglected."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I usually weigh which tasks need the most attention by the urgency or hours when meeting a deadline. I always assess my priorities, and if I need to delegate tasks I do it, but I make sure I check on their work, so I know they did the tasks correctly."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Your answer strays to managing people that you delegate to, which is a bit far from the original question. Also, try adding in information on any task management software you have used in the past, if possible.
      "When I need to determine priorities, I will approach projects and tasks according to urgency and timeline. I assess my priorities using an app called Asana, which is a project management application that I find to be very helpful. If I am in trouble of not hitting a deadline, I never hesitate to ask for help."
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