How to answer “Tell me your Day to Day Activities in your current job?”

Summary

The transcript provides insights into an interview preparation scenario, focusing on how candidates should describe their daily routines at previous workplaces. It highlights the importance of answering confidently to demonstrate real work experience, with examples of structured routines including attending meetings, managing tasks, and handling emails. The conversation emphasizes how interviewers may use questions about daily activities to assess whether candidates possess genuine workplace familiarity. The candidates’ responses reflect how they balance task management, team collaboration, and maintaining communication in a professional environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Interviewers ask about your daily routine to assess your real work experience and confidence.
• 😀 Describing a structured daily routine can demonstrate familiarity with common workplace responsibilities.
• 😀 Mentioning specific tools like Jira or Asana shows experience with project management software.
• 😀 Discussing interactions with a team lead and attending meetings highlights your team collaboration skills.
• 😀 Being able to discuss roadblocks and how you handle them implies problem-solving capabilities.
• 😀 The interviewer may ask specific questions (e.g., bus number) to confirm the authenticity of your experience.
• 😀 If you’re new to a role or industry, it's okay to share your learning process but aim to sound confident.
• 😀 Structured breaks during the day (like lunch or a mid-afternoon break) reflect a balanced work routine.
• 😀 Mentioning how you prioritize emails and tasks based on urgency shows organization and time management.
• 😀 Being asked about specific details, such as the mode of transport, may be a tactic to verify your current location and authenticity of the work experience.
• 😀 It's crucial to demonstrate awareness of common industry practices like scrum calls, task tracking, and team updates during interviews.

Q & A

Why does the interviewer ask about your daily routine during an interview?

The interviewer asks about your daily routine to assess whether you have real work experience. Only candidates with real experience can confidently discuss daily tasks, meetings with managers, and handling team responsibilities.

How should you answer a question about your daily routine if you lack formal work experience?

If you lack formal work experience, answer by describing tasks you've handled in previous roles like volunteer work, internships, or school projects. Focus on general work-related activities such as prioritizing tasks, collaborating with others, and using task management tools like Jira or Asana.

What is the purpose of mentioning ‘scrum calls’ in the answer?

Mentioning ‘scrum calls’ is a way to show familiarity with standard workplace practices, such as team meetings where progress is discussed, roadblocks are identified, and work for the day is assigned. Even if you don’t have direct experience, showing knowledge of these terms can demonstrate your understanding of common work structures.

Why does the interviewer ask about specific details, like bus numbers or software tools?

The interviewer may ask for specific details, like bus numbers or software tools, to verify the authenticity of your response. This is a trick to determine whether you are speaking from actual experience or if you are fabricating information.

How should you handle an unexpected question, like the specific bus number you take to work?

If asked about specific details that are hard to remember, such as the bus number, it’s better to stay calm and either answer truthfully or acknowledge that you may not have an exact memory of that detail, but you are knowledgeable about the general routine or transportation method.

What should you do if you don’t have experience with specific tools like Jira or Asana?

If you don’t have experience with specific tools like Jira or Asana, mention that you are familiar with similar task management systems or express your willingness to quickly learn and adapt to the tools required for the role.

Why is it important to describe your experience in a structured way during an interview?

Describing your experience in a structured way shows the interviewer that you can organize tasks, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly. It also helps them understand your approach to work and whether it aligns with the role you're applying for.

How should you react if the interviewer questions the authenticity of your experience?

If the interviewer questions the authenticity of your experience, it’s important to stay calm and confident. Focus on highlighting the transferable skills from your volunteer or academic experiences, and demonstrate how they can be applied to the role you're interviewing for.

What can you do to demonstrate that you're a real candidate with authentic experience?

To demonstrate authenticity, provide specific examples of tasks or situations you’ve handled, even if they are from school projects, internships, or volunteer work. Use familiar work terms, show confidence in your ability to adapt, and emphasize your willingness to learn and contribute.

What is the key takeaway when preparing for an interview with limited work experience?

The key takeaway is to be honest about your experience, demonstrate how your skills can transfer to the job, and show your enthusiasm for learning. Employers appreciate candidates who are proactive and eager to contribute, even if they lack direct experience.