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Tell Me About a Time When You Missed a Deadline for a Project/Assignment?

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Question added by Asha Kanta Sharma , Team Leader Finance , Opendoors Fintech Private Limited
Date Posted: 2020/05/17
Asha Kanta Sharma
by Asha Kanta Sharma , Team Leader Finance , Opendoors Fintech Private Limited

I was once given a deadline to produce an article for a client on a short turnaround time. I believed I could handle the article in addition to the workload I already had, but I miscalculated how long it would take me to write it. The morning the article was due, I realized I would not make it in time and contacted my boss to explain the situation. I apologized, explained what happened and asked for an extension, which he granted. I learned that I need to be honest with myself about the workload I can handle each day. I also learned that when accepting assignments, I need to include a time buffer to ensure that even if unforeseen events arise, I am able to meet my deadlines.

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