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Question 7 of 35 for our University Administrator Mock Interview

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Question 7 of 35

Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work. Do you use specific tools or techniques to assist you in the workplace?

"I am a big fan of to-do lists and Outlook. I review each morning, midday, and each night to understand what needs to be done, develop an order to complete the tasks, and devise a plan to address anything that is in jeopardy of not being done within the given time frame. I color-code my tasks by priority so they will visually jump out at me. In any task that I am given, I always note when it must be achieved and also make an assessment of the effort I think it may require. If I feel that the assessment means the effort far outweighs the deadline as being achievable, I will raise this immediately so that expectations can be set. For long-term assignments, I use reminders and block-off time on my schedule to make sure that I am working toward those items proactively."

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  • 7. Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work. Do you use specific tools or techniques to assist you in the workplace?

      How to Prep

      Think about all three aspects of this question as they are equally important to a successful answer. If there is an aspect you are less skilled or experienced in, spend some time researching simple methods you can start using to improve.

      Written by Karrie Day on September 24th, 2023

      How to Answer

      Discuss your methods for success in planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work. Keep your process and tool descriptions high-level and generic (e.g. do not discuss a company-specific process or tool with acronyms your interviewer won't understand).

      Written by Karrie Day on September 24th, 2023

      Answer Example

      "I am a big fan of to-do lists and Outlook. I review each morning, midday, and each night to understand what needs to be done, develop an order to complete the tasks, and devise a plan to address anything that is in jeopardy of not being done within the given time frame. I color-code my tasks by priority so they will visually jump out at me. In any task that I am given, I always note when it must be achieved and also make an assessment of the effort I think it may require. If I feel that the assessment means the effort far outweighs the deadline as being achievable, I will raise this immediately so that expectations can be set. For long-term assignments, I use reminders and block-off time on my schedule to make sure that I am working toward those items proactively."

      Written by Samantha Brown on October 22nd, 2023

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I use a To Do List daily. Prioritize work according to its importance and deadline. I make sure that I keep up to date and minimize procrastination. I use outlook as a diary and for reminders."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Great! Are these the tools that the university uses? If you are not sure, you can ask the interviewer. By finding out this information, you can ensure that your approach to planning and prioritizing resonates with your future leadership team and coworkers.
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