How do you manage your time?
The interviewer would like to know more about the types of tools you employ to stay on task, meet deadlines, and reduce stress. How well you manage your time will offer insights into how effective you'll be at your job. Not managing your morning well can cause you to be late to work. Not managing your workflow or projects can cause missed deadlines, or 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, not perform at your best at work the next day. Additionally, it will make or break the success of any and all projects you manage, revealing how effectively you meet your deadlines. These are all important things to weigh when determining if you are a good fit for the position. Think about how you manage your projects and daily tasks and discuss how you prioritize when everything demands your attention.
"I manage my time by exercising the idea of 'time-blocking.' This process means that I won't incessantly check my email; instead, I will allow myself to return emails in 30-minute time blocks, four times per day. Setting calendar alerts and personal deadlines for myself has also helped a lot."
"Very carefully! I prioritize deadlines and work that needs completion then work backward from there. When necessary, I utilize my resources and team to pitch in and contribute."
