How do you handle stress and pressure?
Working as an Occupational Health and Safety Technician can be a stressful and high-pressure career. The interviewer wants to hear how you positively handle stress, which can help prevent job burnout. Also, the pressures from employers while performing inspections and testing for hazards can be taxing, especially if the employer is operating unsafely. Explain how you maintain a calm demeanor while handling the stressors and pressure of the job.
"I handle stress and pressure very well. I served in the Army for four years and was trained from the first day not to let the pressure get to me. The Army instilled useful tactics for stress relief and for maintaining a calm composure in a high-pressure situation. I always remember that I know how to do my job well, and I am confident in my abilities as an Occupational Health and Safety Technician. On my days off, I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family. To me, those are great ways to relieve stress."
