How often do you take work home with you?
There may be occasions where a person aims to go the extra mile by taking their work home, working overtime, or putting in extra hours. However, how frequently a person takes their work home can send very different messages, especially if they take work home often and unnecessarily. That suggests the employee may have trouble balancing their work and personal life. The specifics of a person's example could imply issues with emotional maturity and stress, poor time management, poor project management skills, or a lack of career satisfaction and feeling burned out in one's job. Consider these points while formulating your answer.
"I utilize my work hours very efficiently, so the only time that I take my work home is when there is an extremely stringent deadline. I would say that, overall, I take my work home maybe twice per month. It's all about being diligent with your time in the office!"
"I will take my work home with me anytime I feel a deadline may be close. I would much rather work overtime hours than let a client down."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I am efficient in managing my time but will work overtime when a deadline may be too close. I will work overtime between one and two times per month. I'm OK with working overtime rather than letting a client down.
Marcie's Feedback
Good answer! You provide a nice balanced reply in that you generally leave work at work and get things done over the course of your day so you don't have to work at night or on the weekends; however, if needed, you will definitely work outside of regular hours in order to please a client. It's good to strike a balance here; nice job!
