How do you handle stressful situations?
Being a Legal Assistant can be a very stressful career. When you answer this question it is good to acknowledge that and talk about a time when you have been complimented on your ability to manage stress very well.
"Being a Legal Assistant can be a stressful job. I have become more accustomed to the stress of deadlines and large work loads over time and feel that I handle stress really well. I will take a moment to take a deep breath, and re-think my strategy when I become overwhelmed with stress. My colleagues have often complimented me on my ability to stay calm throughout stressful times."
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Anonymous Answer
Being a Legal Assistant can be a stressful job. I have become more accustomed to the stress of deadlines and large workloads over time and feel that I handle stress well. I will take a moment to take a deep breath and re-think my strategy when I become overwhelmed with stress. My colleagues have often complimented me on my ability to stay calm throughout stressful times.
Lauren's Feedback
This is a wonderfully thoughtful response. Be prepared to respond to possible follow-up questions about work-life balance.
Be prepared to answer questions such as:
"How do you maintain work/life balance?"
"Other than deep breaths, what are other ways you decompress and remain focused through long and stressful workdays?"
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