Question: Imagine this scenario: You have two important deadlines coming up. How would you prioritise your tasks?

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Follow-up questions:

Will you seek the help of anyone? Please explain.

Question Details:

Question Type:

Situational

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Management of Time

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

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

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The candidate’s organization and project management skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal poor critical thinking skills and ineffective problem-solving strategies.
The candidate’s poor organization skills and inefficiency when it comes to project management.

Sample Answer:

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