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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Are you the type to stay calm under pressure? How do you ensure that you handle stress in a professional manner? Talk to the hiring manager about your ability to handle stress and pressure.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am very accustomed to working in high pressure situations. I was the only Power Plant Operator in my previous position and also managed a staff of 25. When things would come to a boiling point, in terms of stress, I would sit back, assess the situation and figure out where I could delegate certain tasks. Prioritizing and being an open communicator have greatly helped me to handle pressure in this career."

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I best deal with stress by prioritizing my responsibilities. As I know things could easily get out of hand if I don't have a clear plan of action. Knowing what is most important and then working from there helps me take one step at a time and stay calm even if the situation is challenging.

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Good answer! Prioritizing your responsibilities and taking things one step at a time is an effective way to manage stress. If possible, include a personal example of a time in your career when you faced a stressful situation, and effectively dealt with the pressure using this strategy.
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