How do you handle stress and anxiety on the job, and why is this an important skill to have as a Band 7 Manager?

"Handling stress and anxiety on the job in a healthy manner comes down to communication. In my current role, my whole team is very open in communication regarding workloads and emergent needs, and we are always there to help each other. I would bring this same approach as a Band 7 Manager and keep communication lines open among my team. I would always be a proponent of establishing boundaries and work limits for myself and my team to ensure that we are all as stress-free as possible on the job."

The correct answer here provides a solid and reasonable action plan for stress reduction and management on the job. Few interviewers will believe the candidate that says they are bomb-proof. The interviewers want a candidate who cares without falling apart. They are not looking for someone callous and immune to feeling. They are looking for a candidate with an answer that highlights perseverance and the ability to handle the pressure that comes with the work of a Band 7 Manager.