Question: Describe a time when you managed your time effectively and achieved successful results.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Provide an example of when you used effective time management and achieved success.

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Management of Time,Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Flexibility of Closure (Pattern Detection),Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed)

Other Factors:

Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)

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

Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Job Structure – Handling Time Pressure

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Handling Ambiguity,Initiative

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What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the examples that shows how candidate has stayed productive.
If the candidate has used time-saving processes.
If the candidate provides specific examples of where they used a to-do list or scheduling method to complete a job successfully.
If the candidate has good relationship with their supervisor and co-worker.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate focuses on micromanaging or putting unrealistic expectations on their ability to do a job.
If the candidate’s response hints their procrastination behavior.

Sample Answer:

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