Approach every interview question as an opportunity. The question doesn't specifically ask about a time you exhibited poor time management skills. It asks about a time you were challenged with an impossible deadline. Avoid offering examples where you took on too many responsibilities, didn't meet your deadlines, didn't communicate when you needed help, or let down the team. Instead, show how resourceful you are, how you prioritized your goals, and how you took ownership of your commitments and responsibilities. Align your approach to such situations with Home Depot's recommended approach. Home Depot's website, My Orange Ladder, offers advice for such a situation. "Is your goal too big? If yes, break it down into smaller goals with appropriate milestones and deadlines."
