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How would you answer this interview question? Tell me about a time when you couldn't meet a deadline. How did you handle it?

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Denise Thomas
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Teacher at Four Corners Upper Charter School

“In my work, deadlines are critical, so I monitor progress closely. If I ever anticipate a delay, I communicate immediately with the stakeholders, explain the situation clearly, and present options to keep the project moving. I believe in transparency, collaboration, and maintaining the quality of the final product. My goal is always to ensure people are informed and the work is completed with excellence.

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BRENDA Littleton
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Housekeeping at Holiday Inn Express

Talk to the supervisor

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Matthew Franklin
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Internet Auto Sales Marketing at Mesquite Auto Sales

I communicated with my supervisor instead of witing last minute

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Mike Bryan Phillips
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Handyman at Colby Enterprises

Yes

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Mike Bryan Phillips
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Handyman at Colby Enterprises

Do my best

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Cornelia Harrison
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Definitely would let my superior know if I anticipated the deadline not being met. Work on finding the solution as soon as possible.

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Cynthia Williams
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Human Resource Filing Orders Production Pay Slips at Addis

Be Accountable, and Honest the reason. Strive to do better immediately going forward by prioritizing my work behavior to complete all assignments before the end of the shift. Ask can I stay late, or come in early to completion of the assignment task in question.

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Tamitha Lambert
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Cook at Ohio School For The Deaf

Always had a deadline, worked till met

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Shelby Osborne
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Packing And Driving Tow Motor at Bgf Industries

I have always done my best to meet my deadlines. If I miss my deadline I would appreciate the chance and the challenge. I would not let that happen again

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Office Manager at Triple D Painting

I would go the extra mile and work as long as I had to to complete by the deadline. If I couldn't make it I would admit my failure and learn to never do the job the way I fell behind and find a better way to do it.

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