Youth Program Director Mock Interview
Excel in 25 Youth Program Director interviews covering program design, staff leadership, and community partnerships.
Question 3 of 25
How do you handle stress and pressure?
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The interviewer doesn't expect you to answer this by saying that you never get stressed out or that the job isn't stressful. Working with youth can be stressful and pressure can build up on staff members- that is going to happen. The interviewer wants to know what ways you use to handle the stress.
It is important to remember as a director you'll also be handling your employee's stress alongside your own. Working with youth is all about teamwork- if the team is always stressed out that can create a negative working environment. Acknowledge that there will be stress but also explain how you'll be able to address the stress.
"I've been working with youth for a few years now and I understand that it can be stressful. There is always something new every single day with youth, which is part of what keeps me coming back- the youth make keep me on your toes. I believe that teamwork is the best way to help each other handle stress working. I also believe that it is important for people to work together but also not to be afraid to ask for help."
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