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How do you prioritize your work, and what do you prefer to leave for last?
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Your interviewer is interested in learning more about your work style and how organized and strategic you are in your approach. Jeff Bezos uses several keywords, including 'operational,' 'practical,' and 'pragmatic.' This question aims to determine whether you leave the tasks you least prefer for last out of procrastination or prioritize your tasks according to what makes the most sense when it comes to effectively managing your time.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I leave my documentation tasks, such as my email, communication, or reports, for last. When I pass the baton to our other teams, I'll document my progress last. There's no need to inundate them with progress reports along the way. Just communicate thoroughly, and let them know when you're passing the torch."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I'll prioritize everything according to the timeframes I am given. It is like a puzzle. Examine and manage your time and the piece of a project to ensure everything is balanced, and you can be productive as possible. That removes any temptation to favor one aspect of a project over another or procrastinate. You are maximizing your time, effort, and productivity and coming in consistently ahead of your deadlines."
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Based on how I prioritize my work tasks for the day, I find myself leaving paperwork for last and work first. I like to take my time on work.
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Great explanation! I have reworded this slightly, for clarity.
"I would choose to leave my paperwork for last, completing my other work first. I like to take my time being thorough with the paperwork, even if it means staying late."
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