Tell me about a complex project you were tasked with completing under deadline.

Describing a successful project with a deadline in detail. Explain the project and what you specifically did to assist leadership to meet the goal.

Speaking as if you did it all yourself. An Office Clerk will typically assist in larger projects as part of a team, and you do not want to appear as if you are going to "take over" something that is not required. Also, do not say you "worked overtime." The interviewer doesn't want to hear that you were unable to complete the task during work hours unless specifically stated.

"When at XX company, the team was tasked with completing a multi-faceted marketing plan. The deadline was moved up, and we all had to really focus on that one project for several days to meet the goal. I was asked to work directly with the Director of Marketing to ensure all his/her/their goals were completed by listening carefully and prioritizing tasks accordingly. Other team members were assigned to other pieces of the project in conjunction with my work. The project was completed ahead of the deadline without anyone having to work past typical business hours, and the client was very pleased with our work!"