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What part of this career brings you the most stress?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer is curious about how well you manage your stress, navigate the unknowns, how resourceful you are, and whether you allow your stress or emotions to dictate your behavior and negatively impact your performance. You want to showcase that you can manage your stress, gather the information needed to do your job right, assess the tools you have at your disposal, and act decisively and in the best interest of your teams. Consider the advice of one of IBM's recruiters, "I'm a believer in understanding the scope of your role. Ask questions about who your key partners will be, what work-life balance is like on that team, how your team supports each other, and what professional growth opportunities you'll have access to. I always say, if there's a question that you've been thinking about asking, just ask it!"
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"The part of my career that brings me the most stress is when the schedule is running behind due to a lack of hustle on my team's part. I like to be on time with my schedule to ensure that my clients are assisted properly."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I probably bring myself the most stress because of my drive and desire to be/do the best I can be. I manage this by focusing my energy on productive activities that are good for my career."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I would say, being under-prepared. I am an active listener and try to be in the know about everything, as I hate being under-prepared. I set a rather high standard for my work and aim to be a supportive member of my team. So when I feel like I can't carry my weight in any situation, that stresses me out. So, I am always asking questions."
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