Question: Describe the methods and tactics you use to ensure you can complete your work and meet work objectives on any given work day.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What techniques do you use to get things done?

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Management of Time,Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others,Systems Analysis

Abilities:

Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed),Cognitive – Visualisation

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Processing Information,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Analytical Thinking

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate keeps themselves updated with the latest trends in their role.
If the candidate has a set plan to organize their tasks such that they can easily finish them with maximum efficiency
If the candidate has done thorough research on your organization’s modern techniques.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate’s techniques are old and do not fit in your organization.
If the candidate sounds over confident about finishing their work with no proper planning and techniques.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions