How to Answer: How do you handle stress and pressure?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Biological Scientist job interview.
25. How do you handle stress and pressure?
How to Answer
Are you someone who can handle stress on the job? How do you manage the stressful times? Talk to the interviewer about your ability to control pressure in the workplace.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"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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Answer Example
"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."
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Experienced
"Stress used to get to me more than it does now. I am experienced in multi-tasking, and time management, which greatly helps when workloads increase. If I need to take a breather, I will go for a quick walk. Otherwise, delegating more effectively to my team also helps."
Written by Rachelle Enns