How do you handle stress on the job?

"I am quite resilient to stress. I believe this is because of my eight-plus years of experience in a management role in a fast-paced environment. Under extreme stress, I make sure to give myself a breather, whether that be a quick walk around the block or a couple of minutes on the phone with my wife, who is great at bringing me back down to earth."

Most retail environments can be fast-paced, high-pressure environments, especially when they are front-line workers or occasionally understaffed. Every employer has a concerted interest in maintaining their employees' job satisfaction and staving off burnout syndrome to ensure employee retention. Therefore, your interviewer is curious about how effectively you manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.