How to Answer: You may have multiple deadlines to complete your tasks. When have you been in such an environment and how did you handle it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Accounting Clerk job interview.
8. You may have multiple deadlines to complete your tasks. When have you been in such an environment and how did you handle it?
How to Answer
Deadline-driven environments are a breeze for you as an accounting clerk! Planning and organization are key for any environment, and the interviewer simply wants to hear that you're not daunted by it. Begin by sharing an example of a deadline-driven environment you've participated in. It can even be a school setting if you're a recent graduate. Share where you were employed (or were a student), what types of deadlines you had to meet, and how you approached the tasks. Mention what organizational tools you utilized, and be sure to mention how successful you were in handling the multi-tasking deadline environment.
Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019
Entry Level
"I have experience in handling various projects at the same time. In college, I was in my week of final exams and projects due, and was working with Habitat for Humanity building homes for the less fortunate. I was a veteran volunteer, so they relied on me for many hours and to help train newcomers. I was able to schedule myself enough time to study and complete my projects while helping the charity I hold so close to my heart."
Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019
Answer Example
"I've worked on several projects at once with different deadlines. I'm well versed with this as all it takes is good time management skills to handle the completion of different tasks."
Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019
Experienced
"This happens all the time if you have a good time management system. Deadlines can actually help you prioritize tasks you'd otherwise put off. I always schedule my day by priorities. The highest priority is the first thing that needs to be done. It doesn't matter how difficult or easy the task. It's done first to ensure it gets my complete attention."
Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019