How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due?
When you feel torn between multiple projects or tasks, how do you decide which one needs your attention the most? Assure the interviewer that you can be diligent when it comes to assessing your priorities.
"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 under delivered on a deadline."
"Assuming that the projects have different stakeholders, I interview each to determine the value of increased productivity, morale or revenue, decreased costs, and the overall impact."
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Anonymous Answer
Managing multiple projects is an essential skill and one that I excel at. I do this through an almost maniacal attention to detail and preparedness. I allocate specific time goals up front for each project. Completing projects in a goal-orientated manner allows me to complete each project precisely and successfully. In most cases, I not only succeed but aim to overachieve.
Rachelle's Feedback
Awesome job! You provide some critical detail in your answer. If possible, give an example of a time when you deployed this maniacal attention to detail. Walk the interviewer through the experience and the outcome. Using the STAR framework might be helpful here as well (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
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