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Job Interview Question: How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure?

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When you are applying for a position a typical job interview question is "How do you handle stress and pressure?"

When you respond, be sure to frame your answer positively. If you say that you hate pressure, it will be a red flag for the interviewer that you may not be the best candidate for the job.

Sample Answers

  • I actually enjoy working under pressure. It's a terrific way to accomplish a lot of work and to stay busy.
  • I find a past pace to be invigorating, and thrive when the pressure is on.
  • I've done some of my best work under tight deadlines, where the atmosphere was very stressful.
  • I'm the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handle stress fairly easily.

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