Working for Customs and Border Protection can be exceedingly stressful. How will you cope with this intensity on and off the job?
One of the most significant concerns for an employer is that outside influences and stressors will influence work performance. This concern is especially real when dealing with high-pressure environments such as customs and border protection. Assure the interviewer that you understand the importance of keeping your focus in the workplace. Discuss the actions that you take to maintain professionalism at all times and the preventative measures you take to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
"I fully understand that stress management is an incredibly important skill to master. It's important to me that I never misappropriate feelings of stress. I am assertive in both my personal and professional life, which means that when a stressor comes up, I nip it in the bud before the symptoms creep into other areas of my life. Also, I have a significant social support network between my family and friends, which I believe is critical to healthy stress management."
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Anonymous Answer
I experience stress in a similar manner in my current employment. I believe that I handle the stress well and practice de-stressing techniques to remain focused and calm.
My current de-stressing techniques include home renovation, exercise, and being around my friends and family.
Cindy's Feedback
Very good. I'd recommend explaining a situation that demonstrates how you remain calm under pressure. The STAR method provides a good way to structure an answer. Talk about a situation, the task at hand, the actions you took, and the result. Connect how your calm demeanor helped reach a good result. You can find out more about the STAR method, here: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/Master Behavioral-Based Interviews Using The Star Method/
