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Question 1 of 70 for our Wells Fargo Mock Interview

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Question 1 of 70

The banking industry can be stressful. Tell me about a time when you worked in a high-pressure situation.

"In my first year of college, I experienced the stress and pressures of being a full-time student. I didn't have proper time management skills then, so it was very stressful trying to manage all my classes and assignments and prep for exams. I learned that self-care was essential, and I also developed time management techniques that helped me successfully plan out my weeks and months and set goals and milestones to achieve them. My first year was a great learning experience and I learned how to adapt and overcome in stressful situations."

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How to Answer: The banking industry can be stressful. Tell me about a time when you worked in a high-pressure situation.

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  • 1. The banking industry can be stressful. Tell me about a time when you worked in a high-pressure situation.

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is being transparent about the environment at Wells Fargo and wants to know that you can be successful in this type of fast-paced setting. They want to hear that you will be able to handle the pressure and that you have experience dealing with stress in the workplace. Describe some techniques that you use to manage stress at work and give examples if possible.

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 29th, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "In my first year of college, I experienced the stress and pressures of being a full-time student. I didn't have proper time management skills then, so it was very stressful trying to manage all my classes and assignments and prep for exams. I learned that self-care was essential, and I also developed time management techniques that helped me successfully plan out my weeks and months and set goals and milestones to achieve them. My first year was a great learning experience and I learned how to adapt and overcome in stressful situations."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 29th, 2022

      Bank Teller Example

      "Almost every day in my banking career has been filled with high-pressure situations. When I am faced with a stressful situation, I remind myself to slow down, breathe, and assess the situation before jumping in with both feet. Customers seem always to appreciate my calm and methodical approach."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Branch Manager Example

      "When I was working as an administrator at a financial firm, I worked in a very high-pressure environment. There was one case that was highly sensitive and required me to pay extra attention to detail. I had limited time to prepare the paperwork, but I was still able to support the lawyer and the client, by staying calm and carefully providing everything they needed. I asked questions to clarify the deadlines that needed to be met and set daily goals to meet them."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 29th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "We have been so short-staffed over the past year or so on the teller line at our branch that I have grown accustomed to handling large volumes of customers and transactions, sometimes running the drive-through or lobby solo. With long lines and people becoming impatient, it tests your ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure, all while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This sounds like a high-pressure environment, indeed. Try adding in a little bit about how you keep your cool under pressure.

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