Handle Stress Interview Questions And Answers

Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.

I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.

I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.

From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It's a great stress reducer.

If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them.

I find that when I'm under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work.

I'm the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handles stress fairly easily.

I just take a deep breath. Take a moment to pray for a minute to ask wisdom from the Lord. Then stay focused, calm and think of a solution. And stay positive that everything will be ok because I know that God will never leave me.

Stress decreases our thinking capacity by 25%. A person can get 10 -20 ideas to solve a problem when he is free from pressure. but the same person gets only 5 - 8 ideas under pressure.

I steal away and cry. However, when I don't have the opportunity to cry, I implement breathing techniques, then I ask God for wisdom on how to handle the problem. Lastly, I exercise at the end of the day and sometimes before I start work.

I'm a music lover. I wear those earphones and ignore the world for a while. And imagine beautiful things in life. Fresh air can help, and a cup of coffee too.

Stress is an attitude, 10% is what is given to. the other 90% is reflection of the situation or how you handle it.

I am doing the things the best I can, and if I cannot handle it, I will ask help from my supervisor.

The ability to cope with pressure and stress is essential in almost all walks of life, whether you're working checkout at the supermarket or heading up a major corporation. Pressure and stress are unavoidable aspects of the world we live in.

★ That you recognise that pressure and stress are facts of life
★ That you understand the effect pressure and stress has on you
★ That you are sufficiently robust to be able to take them in your stride

Offer an example of a time when you and a colleague initially disagreed, but successfully navigated a compromise or agreeable resolution. For a sales or service job, you will likely get a question like "How did you handle a difficult customer. The manager typically wants to hear an example of how you go through a sequential process with the customer, such as listening, empathizing and resolving the problem.

The interviewer may ask the same question again and again, pretending not to fully understand your prior answer. This tactic is used to see how patient your are or if you quickly become exasperated and impatient with the interviewer.

☛ Displaying a hostile attitude
☛ Being aggressive or arrogant
☛ Behaving in an uninterested manner
☛ Avoiding eye contact
☛ Interrupting during answers
☛ Failing to "listen"
☛ Taking notes

☛ Taking long breaks - not speaking after answers
☛ Asking irritating or 'demanding' questions
☛ Disagreeing and arguing
☛ Repeating the same questions
☛ Asking sarcastically: "Is this your answer? Are you sure about that?"
☛ Making you wait a long time before the interview starts

☛ Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can.
☛ Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain things, you're in charge of how you respond.
☛ Stand up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs, instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
☛ Learn and practice relaxation techniques. Try breathing exercises, meditation, prayer, yoga, or tai chi.
☛ Exercise regularly. You'll feel better and be more prepared to handle problems.
☛ Eat healthy. Avoid too much sugar. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. When you're stressed, you'll probably want less-nutritious comfort foods, but if you overdo them, they'll add to your problems.

☛ Try to manage your time wisely.
☛ Say no, where you can, to things that would add more stress to your life.
☛ Make time for hobbies and interests.
☛ Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
☛ Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or food to help against stress. Ease up on caffeine, too.
☛ Spend time with people you love.
☛ Talk with a counselor or take a stress management class for more help.

☛ Perform diaphragmatic or "deep breathing" exercises.
☛ Lie face down on the floor and begin breathing deeply and slowly, with your hands resting under your face. Do this for five minutes.
☛ Sit in a reclining chair. Put a hand on your abdomen and a hand on your chest. As you breathe, make sure the hand on your abdomen is moving up and down rather than one on your chest. If the hand on your abdomen is moving you are breathing deeply and slowly.
☛ Try progressive muscle relaxation or "deep muscle" relaxation. Progressively tense and relax each muscle group in your body. Learn the difference between muscle tension and relaxation.
☛ Meditate. Use visualization or guided imagery to help you learn to be one with your thoughts. Sit quietly with your eyes closed, imagining the sights, sounds and smells of your favorite place, such as a beach or mountain retreat.
☛ Exercise regularly or take up yoga.
☛ Consult a psychologist about the use of biofeedback.

☛ Make time for music, art or other hobbies that help relax and distract you.
☛ Learn to identify and monitor stressors. Come up with an organized plan for handling stressful situations. Be careful not to overgeneralize negative reactions to things.
☛ Make a list of the important things you need to handle each day. Try to follow the list so you feel organized and on top of things. Put together a coping plan step by step so you have a sense of mastery.
☛ Keep an eye on things that might suggest you're not coping well. For example, are you smoking or drinking more, or sleeping less?
☛ Keep a list of the large and little hassles in your day versus the major stressful events in your life. This helps you focus on the fact that you're keeping track of and managing those as well as you can.
☛ Set aside a time every day to work on relaxation.
☛ Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, junk food, binge eating and other drugs as your primary means for coping with stress. While they can be helpful once in awhile, using them as your only or usual method will result in longer-term problems, such as weight problems or alcoholism.

☛ Learn to just say, "No" occasionally. It won't hurt other people's feelings as much as you think and is simply a method to be more assertive in your own life, to better help you meet your own needs.
☛ Get the right amount of sleep. For most people, this is seven to nine hours a night.
☛ Cultivate a sense of humor; laugh.
☛ Research has shown that having a close, confiding relationship protects you from many stresses.
☛ Don't run from your problems! This only makes them worse.
☛ Talk to your family and friends. See if they can help.

☛ Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.
☛ Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
☛ Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
☛ Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.
☛ Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below.
☛ Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
☛ Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.