How to Answer: How do you schedule your day when working from home?
2. How do you schedule your day when working from home?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know which systems and processes you have in place (or plan to put in place) to ensure productivity while working from home. To deliver a great response, show that you have a structure to your day. For instance, if you abide by the method of time-blocking your tasks, take the time to discuss this time-blocking approach, and give a supporting example.
Walk the interviewer through a typical day in your current role, highlighting what you do to remain on task and schedule. You will want to avoid sounding like a person who goes where the wind takes them. The interviewer will not want to hear that you just go with the flow, addressing tasks and issues only as they arise. Highlight the fact that you are well-organized and able to lead yourself and your tasks independently.
Answer Example
"I prefer to plan my week ahead of time and then, at the end of the day, revisit what I would like to achieve for the following workday. I use Google Tasks where I can manage my lists from my Gmail, make quick changes as my priorities shift, and rearrange my priorities if needed. I try to avoid overloading my daily schedule, allowing me room to add on unexpected tasks. I also reserve time for different touchpoints throughout the day so that I can check in with my leadership team and co-workers, ensuring that our projects and deliverables are on track."