Wal-Mart Mock Interview
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Tell me about a recent high-stress situation you were in. How did you recover?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I was working in a building where there was an emergency and a lockdown. Many went into a panic trying to get out of the building. When the building lost power, I took command, getting our department to calm down, and restored order. After the lockdown, we exited the building. Everyone went home, but there was one coworker that went into something of a panic attack, and contributed somewhat to the overall stress of the situation, quite honestly. I spent some time with this person, getting them to slowly breath and calm themself. I was able to calm them after a while, and I suppose I realized after I wasn't that stressed at all. That's when I realized as long as I stay productive, helping anywhere I can, I successfully distract myself from the stress. Simply by keeping a level head, am I able to continue putting one foot before the other."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Retail work can be at times be exhausting. They are often high-pressured work environments, requiring a fair share of mental flexibility. Offer your understanding of high-stress work environments and a thorough understanding of what's expected of you. Share how managed stressful situations, logistically and emotionally. Describe where you steer your focus to stay positive and productive when the tough gets going. Describe the tricks you apply to maintain your focus while keeping the stress at bay. It's fine to have stress as long as the stress doesn't have you. Emotional balance is what you should aim to convey with your answer.
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