How do you manage your priorities?
"I manage my priorities by creating a list of things that I need to accomplish. This helps me stay on task and never miss a deadline."
"As someone who has worked in HR for many years, I have a good understanding of the ebbs and flows. One day might be slower, and the next might be full of tasks that require my attention. For me, I manage my priorities based on the deadline and importance, and this allows for everything to be accomplished in a timely manner."
The interviewer would like to know more about the types of tools you use to stay on task and meet deadlines. Discuss how you prioritize when everything demands your attention at once. Think about how you manage your projects and daily tasks and how those will help you succeed in your role as a Benefits Manager.
"I manage my time by exercising the idea of 'time-blocking.' This approach 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."
