At Robinhood we value organization. Tell us about a time when you were particularly effective on prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule.
Hiring managers want to make sure you have a plan in place to keep yourself organized and productive in your work. While everyone has different work styles and strategies for getting projects finished, ensure that the interviewer knows that whatever system you have in place supports your professional success.
"Last week, I was asked to lead our team while our manager was away. I created a checklist of things that needed to be completed to reach our deadlines. I gathered the team to discuss our goals and asked for input and ideas to get us there. It was a great experience for me because not only was I able to exercise my leadership capabilities, I also learned how to effectively prioritize tasks and manage a team."
Start off by mentioning that you are typically an organized person. From here, dive into a recent time-consuming project that you were involved with. For instance, you might say, 'I was recently involved with a project that required 30 hours of my time in a two-week period while I was also in the middle of several other projects.' Describe what strategies you took advantage of to successfully complete what was required of you on a demanding project like this one. Perhaps you make to-do lists, rely heavily on a calendar, or utilize a project management tool.
"In my current role, I juggle multiple short and long-term projects at the same time and liaise with various teams to do so. To make deadlines and ensure that I'm not overlooking anything, I rely on strong organizational skills. I can think of one particularly taxing long-term project for (XYZ) client that required great organization. To tackle this project successfully, I made sure to be diligent in maintaining my calendar and to-do list. I regularly organized check-in meetings with my teammates and kept track of everyone's deliverables."
