"I will determine which project requires my attention by the number of hours we are behind and then the project size. I am comfortable delegating tasks when needed, but I am also aware that these times will require an additional commitment of hours from me. Never have I underdelivered on a deadline."

Prioritizing is a skill that requires practice. There are many approaches you can take. Here are some suggestions:

1) Make a list. By thinking through and writing down each item that needs completion, you can see it on paper.
2) Mark what is urgent or essential. Take into account deadlines and meetings.
3) Order each task based on effort and estimated value. Considering due dates and how long it will take to do each item (also considering how much time you have).

In answering this question, show the interviewer that you have a system in place that helps you to think through what needs to happen, and when. The better you can prioritize, the more productive you will be, making you an asset to their company!

Before your interview, put some serious thought into how you decide to handle many priorities on the job. Assure the interviewer that you can be diligent when assessing your priorities and working through everything as needed. Don't hesitate to discuss the resources you use to stay on task, such as time management software, notebooks, calendars, or team collaboration tools.

"I am extremely organized and use time-management software to prioritize my projects. I list priorities in the order of when they are due and complete those tasks first. If I have multiple projects due simultaneously, I delegate certain tasks to my team. I pride myself on always meeting or beating project deadlines and have past performance reviews highlighting my ability to do so. I have copies of those reviews if you would like them for your file."