Tell me about a time when you were unable to meet a deadline. What was the outcome?
In the majority of organizations, events can happen that force professionals to miss a deadline. A hiring manager may question candidates during a job interview about their capacity to fulfill deadlines and how they respond to difficult circumstances, such as by saying, "Tell me about a time when you missed a deadline." You can demonstrate your capacity to adjust to difficult circumstances and gain insight from earlier errors by putting some thought into your response to this question.
Example:
I used to be a part of a remote team working on a new project in a prior position. Due to the constant delays in the dependent deliverables, our team had little time to complete its tasks. I got in touch with the rest of the team when it became obvious that we would miss the deadline to strategize the best course of action.
When we met with our manager, we let him know we wouldn't be able to finish the project on time. In order to produce a practical solution in the shortest amount of time possible, we agreed to prioritize our work based on the relative relevance of each task to the project. I see for myself that my task right now is to ensure the benefits of each team member and the company, as well as complete the work schedule in the best possible way. Therefore, only a reasonable way of arranging work can do that.
