"I manage my time by ensuring my calendar is always up to date and that I check in with my team often, to ensure we are all running on time with our projects. Staying organized also means keeping my office and files organized, and not allowing my desktop to get too cluttered. I also use a variety of productivity apps such as Trello and Google Docs."

"Time management is a skill. When I was younger, I had unrealistic expectations of what I could accomplish in a given timeframe. I'd have a list of 7 things and I'd think I just wake up early and get to work and by the end of the day, they'd all get done. But when I got into it, I'd find I could only realistically get the first item done in one day. I wasn't breaking each task up into the smaller tasks it takes to reach any one goal. When you don't break a task down into all its steps, it's hard to envision how long it will really take to accomplish. So now I break everything down, look at the time I'm given, and how to maintain my focus and momentum, and structure my time and what I am trying to accomplish accordingly."

The perception you are aiming to convey is that you have realistic expectations of what you can accomplish in any given time frame when setting goals and meeting those goals. Evaluate what a workday, workweek, or a longer period consists of. Each component is a piece of the puzzle. Ponder how you get all the pieces of the puzzles to fit between work life and your personal life. Whether you set out your clothes the night before you get ready for work or track and manage your calendars well, outline the system you have.

Without a calendar, a planner, and a to-do list, you'd be running around the office with your head spinning! These tools are necessary to stay organized and focused on today's busy work environment. Give examples of some of the ways you manage your time using tools or methods that have proven to help you be more successful in your job. You could tell them you schedule a five-minute 'sanity' break every two hours to help refresh your mind and keep you moving steadily ahead. Show off your flexibility by showing how you factor in changes to your schedule, traffic, or last-minute meetings!