Are you able to work effectively in the high pressure situations you may face here at Uber?
Uber's customer obsession often pushes its staff to the limits to provide the most timely and efficient service. As they consider you for the position, your interviewer wants to ensure that you have the ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations. Prior to your interview, brainstorm some techniques that you use to work effectively in stressful situations to prove your ability to remain calm, cool, and collected on the job. If you have an example of a pressure-packed situation you've been a part of in the past, don't hesitate to talk about that experience. As you answer, you should also talk about your ability to maintain a positive attitude and take care of yourself both mentally and physically.
"Yes, I consider myself very competent in a high-pressure work environment and believe that I thrive in this area when most others struggle. In my current role, I am often juggling many projects at one time and working with leaders from throughout the organization who can be very demanding and want things done now. To help alleviate unnecessary stress in these situations, I make sure that I communicate timelines in a fair manner and always deliver on my word. When handling many tasks at once, I keep myself organized and on a schedule each day to ensure that no deadlines are missed. No matter how rough things get, I always keep a smile on my face and a positive attitude. I also don't hesitate to step away and take a walk to help refresh my body and mind."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes. In my current role, I am responsible for delivering product files in a timely manner. When some files have a problem, I must make sure to continue the production for the remaining files. At the same time, I must fix the failing files. This requires that I keep a cool head. I quickly decide on which task to prioritize and work according to my defined course of action. Sometimes, I even step away to splash some water on my face to get a fresh set of ideas on how to tackle the problem. Finally, no matter how bad the time crunch gets, I love working in such an environment and feeling that I am capable of solving these kinds of problems.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! This is a great answer because you walk the interviewer through all the steps you take at your current job so you can successfully work under pressure. This shows them that you're capable in this type of situation. Plus, you appear enthusiastic and willing to work in these conditions. Perfect!
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