Here are more time management for resumes, cover letters, job applications, and interviews. Required skills will vary based on the job for which you're applying, so also review our list of [skills listed by job](https://www.thebalancecareers.com/skills-listed-by-job-4161913)[ and type of skill](https://www.thebalancecareers.com/list-of-the-best-skills-for-resumes-2062422). • Auditing • Self-care • Cleanliness • Openness • Productivity Software • Communication • Adaptability • High Stress Tolerance • Dependability • Attention to Detail • Deductive Reasoning • Inductive Reasoning • Critical Thinking • Evaluating • Ongoing Improvement • Risk Management • Troubleshooting • Quality Assurance • Project Management • Conflict Management • Discernment • Compliance • Articulating • Brainstorming • Efficiency • Diligence • Problem Sensitivity Examples of Time Management in the Workplace This list provides examples of effective time management at work. A - E • Adapting plans to changing circumstances • Allocating time for specific tasks • Analyzing processes and selecting the simplest way to accomplish a task • Asking for help when overwhelmed with demands • Assertiveness to say no to inappropriate demands that distract from central duties • Attacking more complex tasks when you have the highest energy and sharpest concentrations • Auditing how time is spent • Avoiding excessive small talk with co-workers • Avoiding procrastination; acting instead of worrying • Breaking broader goals into smaller parts and focusing on one step at a time • Breaking up projects into manageable parts • Creating daily, weekly and monthly “to do” lists • Creating schedules • Delegating more routine tasks to lower level staff • Eating well to maintain energy • Eliminating time wasters • Exercising and participating in other stress-reducing activities during leisure time to maximize energy when at work F - Z • Facilitating efficient meetings; sticking with time frames for meetings • Grouping similar tasks together to limit transition time • Maintaining an organized work area • Multitasking; shifting smoothly from one task to another • Openness to more efficient ways of doing things • Organizing digital files for easy retrieval • Planning your day the night before or first thing in the morning • Prioritizing requests and demands • Prioritizing a list of projects and focusing on higher value tasks with more immediate deadlines • Punctuality • Putting cell phones aside to eliminate the distraction of personal messages unless required for work • Reviewing performance and eliminating deviations from priorities • Setting daily, weekly and monthly goals • Setting realistic standards for quality and avoiding perfectionism • Setting specific times for responding to email • Taking short breaks to restore energy • Touching each piece of paper or reading each email just once, whenever feasible