How do you prioritize your workload?

Answer 1

Prioritizing is not easy. You must determine what needs to be done and how much time you have to do it in. Normally you should not make your schedule so tight that you won't have time for setbacks or research. Make a list of things to do: you should start with the most important and time sensitive issues. On your list you should list the due date of your projects. Always give yourself at least 2 days before, if possible. If your projects are daily then give yourself at least 1 to 2 hours deadline before the due date or time. If you can color code your list such as (Red) urgent, must do right away, (Blue) projects with deadlines within a weeks time (Purple) daily jobs that can be done at any time. Cross off things as you finish them and add as needed. Keep this in your computer but also print a copy and keep it some where where you can see it.

Answer 2

Make sure that the function of the organization is running smoothly without any obstacle or shortcoming from your part.

Give emphasis on the importance and urgency of the issues considering the correct time, correct place and the proper way of doing it, no matter who makes the instruction or whom it is related with; your part should be to accomplish the task on the favor of the organization that you are attached with. In another word you live with the so called "Organization Commitment" where you feel your role is very important in your organization on its day-to-day operation.

Answer 3

I've been for quite a few interviews recently and the one question every single interviewer has asked me is how do you prioritize your workload?

My answer to this question has been I use my judgment and when people ask you to do things they usually tell you when they need it by, but you have to use your common sense as well. The way I do it is I tend to create a to do list on the computer using the task bar in Microsoft Outlook and for each task I set a deadline. This way things don't get overlooked during the course of the day and helps you manage your time effectively. So if for instance your boss asked you to type a report which he needed for 2 o'clock the same day and you also needed to type up the minutes for a meeting which are not required until Wednesday then obviously common sense tells you the report needs doing first, but in the meantime you could create a to-do note on outlook with deadline reminding you to do the minutes as well.

I myself have struggled with this question in interviews, but I have come to realize that this is not a trick question and there is no right or wrong answer. The interviewer is just trying to establish your method of how you manage your time etc.

I'm actually searching for an answer on-line to this very question. How would you prioritize this scenario: Which order would you address first? Subpoena, Summons and Motion, brief, etc. These are all time driven and I didn't have any other details. Is there an answer to this?

Answer 4

Depends who shouts loudest :-p

Seriously, if you don't understand what's more important, ask your manager, before they shout at you!

Answer 5

Always shift the focus back to the employers priorities. Complete the workload based on the set deadlines, complexity of the tasks, and any special instructions provided by the supervisor.

Answer 6

You can list your priorities by what you have to have done first. You can also list priorities by what projects have the most risks.

Answer 7

as being very important to me