You're in a staffing services interview. How can you show you're a multitasking pro?

2 Give concrete examples

The best way to show your multitasking skills is to give concrete examples of how you have successfully multitasked in your previous or current roles. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers and highlight your achievements. For example, you can describe a situation where you had to fill several positions for a client within a tight deadline, the tasks you had to complete, the actions you took to source, screen, and interview candidates, and the results you achieved in terms of placements, feedback, and revenue.

3 Show your flexibility

Multitasking also requires flexibility and adaptability. You need to be able to adjust to changing demands, priorities, and expectations, while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Show your interviewer that you are flexible and open to feedback, learning, and improvement. For example, you can mention how you cope with stress, uncertainty, or ambiguity, how you collaborate with others, and how you solve problems creatively.

4 Highlight your communication skills

Communication is a key component of multitasking. You need to communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully with your clients, candidates, colleagues, and managers, while managing multiple channels and modes of communication. Show your interviewer that you have strong communication skills and that you use them to enhance your multitasking performance. For example, you can share how you communicate your progress, expectations, and challenges, how you listen and respond to feedback, and how you tailor your communication style to different audiences and situations.

5 Demonstrate your attention to detail

Multitasking can be challenging and rewarding, but it can also lead to errors or oversights if you are not careful. You need to demonstrate your attention to detail and your ability to avoid or correct mistakes. Show your interviewer that you have a high standard of quality and accuracy, and that you check and review your work regularly. For example, you can explain how you use checklists, templates, or proofreading tools to ensure your documents, reports, or emails are error-free, how you follow up and confirm details with your clients or candidates, and how you handle complaints or disputes.

6 Ask relevant questions

Finally, you can show your multitasking skills by asking relevant questions at the end of the interview. This will show your interest, curiosity, and enthusiasm for the role and the company. It will also help you learn more about the expectations, challenges, and opportunities of the job. For example, you can ask about the typical workload, the tools and systems they use, the culture and values of the team, or the goals and vision of the company.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?