Question: What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What tools do you use to keep yourself organized?

Follow-up questions:

How far out do you plan?
How have these techniques and tools worked for you so far?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Management of Time

Abilities:

Cognitive – Information Ordering

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Conscientiousness (Work Ethic)

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Scheduling Work and Activities (Rostering)

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

Job Structure – Duration of Typical Work Week,Job Structure – Handling Time Pressure,Job Structure – Work Schedule Regularity

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Attention to Detail

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

Look for the interviewee’s time management skills and how organized they are in general. Some interviewees might not know the name of the technique they are using, but they could still be using them effectively.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee sounds very disorganized.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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