At Sodexo, there will be times when you are asked to work in fast-paced or stressful conditions. What causes you stress on the job?
"I feel stressed by stationary, inactive work - that's why I made the transition to food services. I've been working in this industry for about two years now, and my stress levels have honestly decreased so much. I do occasionally feel pressure during times of extreme customer traffic, like during the holidays, but even that stress is fun if I'm working on a team with people who are committed to having a good time while providing excellent customer service and performing our tasks perfectly."
Given the service-oriented nature of Sodexo's business there are certain unavoidable realities such as fast-paced work, required attention to detail, and physical demands. While stress can come in many forms in the workplace, it is best to provide an example of a stressor that is not likely to hinder your ability to successfully perform the job you're interviewing for at Sodexo. Regardless of your example, be sure to convince your interviewer you know how to deal with stress in a healthy way.
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Anonymous Answer
Lack of compassion and complacency. That being said, those people will weed themselves out. You do your best to try and push them in the right direction with coaching and a strong work ethic.
Marcie's Feedback
Can you give an example of a time when you encountered this in a colleague and how you handled it? Also, how do you relieve stress? The more details you can give the interviewer, the better!
