How to Answer: What kinds of events cause you stress on the job? How do you respond to stress?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a JB Hi-Fi Limited job interview.
3. What kinds of events cause you stress on the job? How do you respond to stress?
How to Answer
At JB Hi-Fi, we've worked hard to create an extraordinary company culture for our team members, but there are certain unavoidable realities in the retail industry: it's a fast-paced, competitive, ever-changing environment, and there are bound to be times of stress. Talk to the interviewer about stressors you've encountered in the workplace and how you respond to times of stress.
Written by Jordan Henry on September 28th, 2018
1st Answer Example
"I feel stressed by stationary, inactive work -- that's why I made the transition from IT to retail in the first place. I've been working in retail for about three years now, and my stress levels have honestly decreased so much. I do occasionally feel stressed out during times of extreme customer traffic, like at the holidays, but even that stress is fun as long as I'm working on a team with people who are committed to having a good time while providing excellent customer service."
Written by Jordan Henry on September 28th, 2018
2nd Answer Example
"I really love the retail industry and have found that it's the atmosphere I feel most comfortable and peaceful in for my working life. I do get stressed out if the relationships between team members aren't healthy; in the past, I've had trouble focusing on my work if I know there's drama going on between my coworkers. I believe I've gotten better about this over the years, though. When I find myself feeling stressed, I try to channel my energy into efficiency and having great customer interactions."
Written by Jordan Henry