How do you mitigate and manage stress?
The life of an internal auditor can be stressful, with a lot of travel and deadlines The interviewer wants to gain insight into how you react to stressful situations.
"Due to tight deadlines, travel and other demands of the internal auditor role, stress is inevitable. However, there are steps I take to help mitigate stress. First, I try to be as organized as possible. I am constantly prioritizing my workload to make sure time-sensitive tasks are handled before they are due. Next, I try to leave work at work. When not at work, I enjoy hiking, cooking and traveling. Being able to enjoy these activities makes me feel calmer and rejuvenated at work."
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Anonymous Answer
Knowing my triggers and what stress looks and feels like to me is important. If I start to feel overwhelmed I take a break - step outside, walk, and listen to music. Making a prioritizing list also helps break down big steps into smaller more tangible steps.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you know what triggers your stress and how to relieve it, in addition to utilizing the method of breaking big projects down into smaller tasks. Can you include an example of a time when you successfully navigated a stressful situation?
