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Question 3 of 30 for our Department of Corrections Mock Interview

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Question 3 of 30

Describe a situation when you were under pressure at work.

"That depends on what you consider pressure. I think every job has high pressured situations. It's work. Work is often hard, and often high pressured. There was one time..."

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How to Answer: Describe a situation when you were under pressure at work.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Department of Corrections job interview.

  • 3. Describe a situation when you were under pressure at work.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      They are curious about what you consider a high-pressure environment. They are also assessing how capably you'd navigate the kinds of pressures you would face in this role.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 4th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Dealing with an emergency, working extra hours, or taking on additional responsibilities when short-staffed are common high-pressure situations one might face working in the department of corrections. Being able to manage your workload and manage your time with increasing flexibility is the test here. Take these points into consideration while formulating your answer.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 4th, 2022

      What You Need to Know

      Working under pressure requires confidently handling situations that are usually outside your control. How you deal with these situations, and your general attitude and self-discipline towards them, is what this question seeks to reveal.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 4th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "That depends on what you consider pressure. I think every job has high pressured situations. It's work. Work is often hard, and often high pressured. There was one time..."

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 4th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "When I worked at ______, I worked in the online grocery pickup department. We would constantly be running back and forth between the building and cars in the parking lot. You had to fill the car with their groceries in about a minute to stay on time. It was fairly hectic and we were under pressure for most of the shift."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Sounds hectic! What did you do to overcome this pressure? How did you manage it? To further strengthen your answer, emphasize your ability to handle stress and discuss how you successfully dealt with this type of situation.

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