How do you handle stressful situations?
"I have a quick response time in an emergency and can remain patient and calm in stressful situations. We recently had a safety situation come up, and I was the team member who remained calm and got everyone to the muster station for headcount. For the most part, I am the calmest person on my team when it comes to stressful or anxious situations."
The interviewer would like an example of a time you successfully resolved a stressful situation. Give a specific example from your career when you were under a considerable amount of stress and came out of the situation with positive feedback.
"When I first started my apprenticeship, I was given a pretty important job to troubleshoot. My supervisor was aware that it was above my skill level, but he wanted to see if I would ask for help. I looked at the situation with a critical eye, took a few deep breaths, and presented my recommendation to him. In my previous roles, I've been told that I handle stressful situations well."
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Anonymous Answer
Generally, I am the type of man who would not react slowly. That's why I would be calmer than others in a stressful situation. In that kind of situation, I prefer to be patient and quick responsive on time.
Rachelle's Feedback
I have reworded your answer slightly to help with clarity.
"I have a quick response time in an emergency and can remain patient and calm in stressful situations. For the most part, I am the calmest person on my team when it comes to stressful or anxious situations."
