International Rescue Committee Mock Interview
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Question 30 of 31
How do you handle stress on the job?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Are you someone who can handle stress on the job? How do you manage the stressful times? Talk to the interviewer about your ability to control pressure in the workplace.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I handle stress very well, and when you call my references, they will attest to this fact. When I am under pressure on the job, I focus on the task at hand and make sure not to get distracted. Staying on deadline is very helpful, and I will delegate when necessary to alleviate some stress."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Stress is part of any demanding job, and I embrace it to the fullest. I take good care of myself and prioritize my workload to maintain a healthy balance in my stress levels."
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When I am under pressure on the job, I focus on the task at hand and make sure not to get distracted. Staying on deadline is very helpful, and I will delegate when necessary to alleviate some stress. I also realize staying organized, especially at my workstation, helps a lot with reducing stress. I also take five to ten minutes at the beginning of the day to remove unnecessary items so that they won’t get in my way and I can focus 100% on the job.
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Great! It sounds like you already have lots of methods in place to deal with stress on the job, which the interviewer will be happy to hear. How, though, do you ensure that you don't get distracted? How do you make sure to stay on a deadline? Can you provide an example of a time when you delegated work during a stressful time? What tools do you use to stay organized? Adding some additional details will make your answer even stronger. Excellent job!
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