How do you answer a interview quesiton"How do you prioritize your workload"?

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What is a better answer

Answer 1

Try to make it as real as possible. This is an increasingly common question for interview. Think about a typical day at work, and all the things you may be faced with in your in-tray, or to-do list. Use the "must, should, could" approach to help you prioritise.

The things that will have serious consequences by not being done must be completed first, these will be the MUST items. Try to use real examples of these - things like meeting deadlines, etc.

Next will come those things which really SHOULD be finished today, and which would cause more work if they were left until another day - again, use examples.

Lastly, and only if there is time left at the end of the day, come those things which COULD be completed if time allows.

Always try to use as many real life examples as you possibly can, from any kind of job you have done. If you have never worked, then try to use examples of prioritising workloads at college, school, or revision work.

Good luck with your interview.