Question: What is your approach to ensuring quality of work despite multiple time pressues?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How do you go about ensuring quality when there are time pressures?

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Skills:

Management of Time

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition),Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed),Cognitive – Visualisation

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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

Job Structure – Handling Time Pressure,Job Structure – Work Accuracy (Importance of Being Exact or Accurate)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Handling Ambiguity,Initiative,Self Control

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for candidate’s prioritization techniques.
If the candidate understands pressure as positive motivator.
If the candidate has a plan to assess their tasks.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate understands pressure as negative and sounds nervous.
If the candidate focusses on one of the two requirements, either delivering on time or being accurate.
If the candidate does not have a specific plan to prioritize their work and at the same time assessing their work.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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