How to Answer: Have you ever been overloaded with work?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Sous Chef job interview.
24. Have you ever been overloaded with work?
How to Answer
Talk to the hiring manager about a time when you have felt overloaded with work. Help them to understand where your limit may be when it comes to stress and pressure.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I have been overloaded with work a few times in my career but that doesn't happen too often. When I am overloaded with work, I take time to ensure that I am delegating more junior tasks where I can. Usually that helps with the feeling of being overloaded."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"Yes, but it is a part of the job, you multi-task to get the job done. Work on the ones that are the most important and go down your list. We work in a high-stress environment, and learning to multi-task is something you must learn."
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a good start! Now, try personalizing your answer by using 'I/Me/My' language rather than 'You.' Also, is there an example that comes to mind of a time when you applied this approach to your work? I have provided an example below.
"Yes, I have been overloaded with work in the past. One example that comes to mind is....(tell a brief story). As a Sous Chef, I must be able to multi-task to get my job done. I take the most important or urgent tasks and then work down my list. This role is high-stress, and knowing how to multi-task is critical to doing my job successfully."