Multitasking Can Have Its Advantages!

Rita says, many of us have completed many tasks in the course of our careers. As a matter of fact, it’s a key question that’s asked during the interview process. How do you juggle multiple tasks?
Employers look favorably on your ability to provide a positive answer to this question as a value trait. Multi tasking allows you to accomplish twice as much work compared to a co-worker that doesn’t have the same ability. This is an important skill set that can be used to climb the crystal ladder to success.

Here are some tips how!

• Look for team projects where you can utilize your strengths.

• Start a project with the end result that you desire in mind so you will have an outline.

• Solicit buy in from others creating a winning plan for everyone to shine.

• Determine the strengths and weakness of each team member and leverage them to complete the task.

• Evaluate and combine task in instances that will increase productivity and efficiency

• Schedule tasks like checking email, paper mail, and return phone calls during less active periods during the day.

• Make a To Do List and work it to ensure you are productive and track your accomplishments.

Tips to remember in the process!

• Don’t take on a task just to show that you are a team player. If you are unable to deliver the results in the required time frame this could work against you.
• Remember to schedule regular meetings to make sure you and your team members are on task and no problems have occurred.
• Remember to have a detailed plan that outlines the direction of where you’re going e.g. whose doing what and the desired result?

Whether you are planning for your next interview or looking to move up in your current organization, your ability to multi-task and do it correctly can be an asset to your career

2 Responses to “Multitasking Can Have Its Advantages!”

1. Rene Godefroy Says:
   February 25th, 2009 at 9:17 am

   It’s a great way to look at multitasking. Now I see how one can use it to his or her advantage. It’s all about having the right strategy.

2. Alfredo Says:
   February 23rd, 2010 at 12:01 am

   I was asked to write an essay about the advantages of multitasking, and in class not many people see the advantages,but a lot of disadvantages. Here I can see only one advantage of multitasking, can you give more examples?
   I will appreciate it!!!!!!!

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