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Question 15 of 30
Describe a time where you had conflicting deadlines.
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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.
"In my last position, my supervisors were carrying a lot on their shoulders. Sometimes they looked at me to 'get it done' without considering what I already had on my plate. Deciding how much I can accomplish is never based on stress. I based them on quantifiable measures and my organizational skills. To take full responsibility for my actions, I communicate my priorities while effectively managing my time. That way, if someone requests something of me that can't be done without something else being re-prioritized, I'll communicate that with confidence, knowing I've done everything I can to set realistic expectations and put my all in performing at my best."
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.
What the interviewer is attempting to gauge is your ability to handle such high pressured situations on a consistent basis. To determine your fit is to determine your commitment and your ability to persevere through such situations. It's fine to have stress as long as the stress doesn't have you.
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.
Offer a recent high-stress situation comparable to what you imagine facing in this role. Strike an emotional balance, and convey your understanding of what was expected of you, while being mindful of urgency. Detail how you managed that stressful situation, logistically and emotionally. Elaborate on how you maintained your focus and kept stress at bay. Exhibit strong time management skills. Explain how you re-prioritize your workload as needed. Take pride in the systems you've developed for yourself, placing emphasis on your faith in your own abilities to get the job done.
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