Most people occasionally put in overtime hours or take work home with them, but doing so frequently could suggest the opposite of going above and beyond. It could indicate poor time management skills and an imbalance in your work and personal life.

When a person's working and personal lives aren't well balanced, the stresses of one can directly affect the other. How well you manage your time will offer insights into how effective you'll be at your job. Not managing your morning could result in frequent attendance issues, poorly managing your workflow or projects, missing deadlines, and taking your work home with you.

If you feel overwhelmed at work because of poor time management, you might bring more stress home from work, not sleep well, and not perform at your best at work the next day - all important things to weigh when determining if you are a good fit for the position. Therefore, the goal here is to posture yourself as a desirable asset with strong time management skills, emotional maturity, and a strong work/life balance.