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Question 3 of 40 for our Court Clerk Mock Interview

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Question 3 of 40

Give me an example of a time you had to be extra diligent in order to meet a deadline.

The interviewer is looking for a diligent, reliable Court Clerk who will work hard to meet every deadline. Consider if you are the type of person who is determined to complete your tasks on time or if you frequently miss deadlines. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to act diligently on the job and work well under pressure.

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How to Answer: Give me an example of a time you had to be extra diligent in order to meet a deadline.

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  • 3. Give me an example of a time you had to be extra diligent in order to meet a deadline.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer is looking for a diligent, reliable Court Clerk who will work hard to meet every deadline. Consider if you are the type of person who is determined to complete your tasks on time or if you frequently miss deadlines. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to act diligently on the job and work well under pressure.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 2nd, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus on assuring the interviewer that you are responsible, diligent, and will do whatever it takes to meet a deadline. If you assure the interviewer that you take your job seriously, they will see that you are a team player and have the skills they are looking for in a Court Clerk.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 2nd, 2022

      What to Avoid

      Avoid giving the interviewer a reason to believe that you are not diligent in your duties. If you respond that you frequently miss deadlines, the interviewer will likely determine that you might not be the best person for the job.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 2nd, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "Tight deadlines seem to be the norm in the legal world. If I am faced with a stringent deadline, I am willing to take work home with me or work overtime to get the job done."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Last month, I had a client who made a lot of additional last-minute changes to our file. Despite the changes, our deadline remained the same. The lead attorney on the case was afraid we would not meet our deadline, so I agreed to stay late three nights that week to ensure that all expectations were met."

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 2nd, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "Last week, we had a case that needed to be ready in 24 hours. I formed a team of three court clerks, assigned them duties, and presented all the required information to the team within 12 hours."

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 2nd, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "One time while working on a case, the other party submitted a motion that would overthrow the case. To squash the motion, we would have to respond within the next court date, a few days away, the attorney and I dedicated to that case and filed that motion before closing time that same day."

      Alexandra's Feedback

      Great answer! You do a good job of laying out the situation, task at hand, your action, and result. My one recommendation is to expand more on your actions. Did you have to reprioritize or delegate other tasks to other team members?
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