Organizational Skills Interview Question:

Can you tell me about a time when you had to prioritize personal matters over work?

Submitted by: Administrator

The best answer would be that you have never had this happen and that your personal life does not interfere with your job. Realistically however, interviewers know that it has probably happened at least once if you have been working for many years. If you decide to give an example, choose an extreme personal matter like death of a family member that would be appropriate to prioritize over work.
Discussing sick children or any other family member you are currently responsible for the care of or discussing personal problems like spousal discord or other family drama.
Submitted by: