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How do you handle stress?
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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.
Someone who is governed by their stress and doesn't have a firm grip on their emotional responses may make rushed, reactionary decisions that aren't well thought out and could result in compromising a company's assets. It could also contribute to a negative atmosphere that affects the rest of the team and hampers morale and productivity. Whereas someone who has a high level of emotional maturity and isn't easily governed by their stress could contribute to the team's overall productivity and positivity. Convey your ability to handle stress on the job, detailing the methods you employ to manage your stress. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to control pressure in the workplace.
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 handle stress very well, and when you call my references, they will attest to this fact. When I am under pressure on the job, I focus on the task at hand and make sure not to get distracted. Staying on deadline is very helpful, and I will delegate when necessary to alleviate some stress."
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.
"Stress is part of any demanding job, and I embrace it to the fullest. I take good care of myself and prioritize my workload to maintain a healthy balance in my stress levels."
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I make sure I use my training in place for my position. I focus on the task on hand vs getting overwhelmed. I prioritized my workday. I trust that I have the skills to get the job done under stressful conditions. I also make sure I have a work-life balance and do things that make me happy when not at work. I also handle stress by being prepared by getting a good night's sleep during the workweek, keeping a clean and organized workspace always helps.
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Good! This is a good approach. It's effective to explain handling stress in a way that the interviewer can then apply it to situations in his or her workplace.
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