How to Answer: How do you deal with stressful situations in the workplace?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Preschool Teacher job interview.
6. How do you deal with stressful situations in the workplace?
How to Answer
Ah, the challenge of stress management! Your ability to manage stress will directly influence your ability to do your job successfully. Before answering this question, think of some ways you have learned to deal with stress at work. As a preschool teacher, you can't always take a break when you need it, so what will you do?
Written by Ryan Brown
Entry Level
"Some workplace stress management strategies are:
- Track your primary stress factors and make a plan for overcoming those
- Establish boundaries with distracting coworkers
- Breathing exercises, or meditation
- Be sure to recharge your emotional batteries throughout the day
- Express your stress to your manager/supervisor
- Ask for help"
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020
Answer Example
"I've learned some helpful breathing techniques that I can do while I'm in the classroom. Sometimes my kids will do them with me! Even when I'm feeling rushed or overwhelmed by a situation, I can slow down my breathing and remain calm. Once I understood that it was okay for me to take a minute for myself, I learned to handle workplace stressors in a whole new way."
Written by Ryan Brown
Experienced
"I do well under pressure or stress, especially after ten years as a preschool teacher! I need to balance myself and my workload out, as much as possible, or it can become unsustainable. I know myself and my triggers pretty well, so when I feel like there's too much on my plate, I know how to center myself and just dig in and get through it, knowing I'll come out better on the other side. I am also unafraid to ask for assistance when needed."
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020
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