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Question 14 of 40 for our Panera Bread Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 40

At Panera Bread, we work in a fast-paced climate. Discuss your experience working in a high-pressure environment.

"I have worked in a retail environment for the past three years, which is well known for being high-pressure and fast-paced. No day is ever the same, especially during peak seasons such as back-to-school and major holidays. When I have a large workload on my plate, I make a simple plan to knock one task off of my list at a time. By utilizing this system, I can focus on my tasks individually, rather than stress from the multitude of tasks ahead of me. For instance, when I was working the till at ABC Clothing Store during the 2019 holiday season, I could hardly keep up with the line of customers that was over a dozen customers deep. To remain calm and on task, I focused only on the person in front of me, rather than allowing myself to become overwhelmed by the huge line of customers. This approach ensured that the customer I was helping received my full attention. I also made fewer mistakes because I zeroed in on the task at hand."

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  • 14. At Panera Bread, we work in a fast-paced climate. Discuss your experience working in a high-pressure environment.

      How to Answer

      Panera Bread is a busy fast-casual restaurant concept with over 2,000 locations. From the ground level to the corporate head office, the work is challenging and fast-paced. The interviewer wants to know that you can handle the workload required of you in this position and that you will not become overwhelmed with a significant workload. When workloads increase, stress levels do too. How do you react in these situations? Outline your overall experience working in a high-pressure environment. If possible, tell a brief story of a time when you performed well under pressure.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 19th, 2020

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      "I have worked in a retail environment for the past three years, which is well known for being high-pressure and fast-paced. No day is ever the same, especially during peak seasons such as back-to-school and major holidays. When I have a large workload on my plate, I make a simple plan to knock one task off of my list at a time. By utilizing this system, I can focus on my tasks individually, rather than stress from the multitude of tasks ahead of me. For instance, when I was working the till at ABC Clothing Store during the 2019 holiday season, I could hardly keep up with the line of customers that was over a dozen customers deep. To remain calm and on task, I focused only on the person in front of me, rather than allowing myself to become overwhelmed by the huge line of customers. This approach ensured that the customer I was helping received my full attention. I also made fewer mistakes because I zeroed in on the task at hand."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 19th, 2020

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