How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due from different stakeholders?
One of BC Hyrdo's core values is "we are here for our customers." Another is "we are one team." This question is normally asked with their core values in mind, to help them understand how you handle stress and pressure while maintaining professionalism and upholding the company values. Approach this question by starting to think about how you would put their core values first to solve the priority and project question.
"I like to determine priorities in a few different ways. The biggest way I identify priorities is by first speaking with my manager. We are one team, and I like to make sure I am in alignment with expectations from my manager first before I decide what needs to be done. After that, it is up to me to prioritize and work together with the stakeholders and communicate. I like to set up meetings, clearly communicate all of the priorities and expectations, and have them help determine priority level so that we are on the same page."
"Oftentimes I will set up calls or schedule meetings where the team and I can sit down and talk through priorities. I also like to use software such as Airtable or Trello for all of us to collaborate together and gain further alignment. It is also important that we can communicate and stay in constant communication should priorities shift and change. When working with customers, it has been my experience that priorities can and will change."
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Anonymous Answer
I determine priorities from their overall importance to our team goals. If I have any uncertainties about which priorities should take precedence I do not shy away from asking our leadership group for further direction.
Jaymie's Feedback
It's great to show the interviewer that you can strategize on your own, but that you know when to ask questions. This is likely a critical skill to possess in this role, so if you can, go into more detail on how you prioritize day-to-day and larger tasks or projects. For example, overall size, completion due date, breaking the tasks down into smaller, more manageable goals, etc. Adding more information in your response will really highlight your abilities.
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