How well do you multi-task?
Multi-tasking is part of the job, and the interviewer wants to hear that multi-tasking does not daunt you. Start out by sharing that you are used to multi-tasking even in everyday life, and you are able to multi-task well. Then, share how you prioritize work. Perhaps you create a to-do list and rank everything in order of importance. Maybe you color code your calendar. Or, you might use an app on your phone to keep you organized. Whatever your chosen method is, share it with the interviewer.
"In this line of work, we can be doing any number of things at the same time. My ability to multitask helps me do this well. I can be managing interviews with clients, court hearings, investigative reporting and a number of counseling sessions at any one given time. It keeps the work we do interesting nonetheless!"
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Anonymous Answer
I deal very well with multitasking. I can take several projects on at once and keep track of them all.
Marcie's Feedback
It's great that you consider yourself a good multitasker, but the interviewer will want to know more. What makes you a good multitasker? Can you provide some examples of times when you effectively multitasked? What methods and tools do you use to help you handle multiple projects at once?
