How to Answer the "How Do You Handle Stressful Situations?" Question

When answering the "How do you handle stressful situations?" question during an interview, the best strategy is to give some examples of stressful situations you've dealt successfully with in the past. 

Everyone faces some form of stress on the job now and then. They probably won't believe you if you say, "I've never been in a stressful situation."

So take some time before the interview to think back over your career and come up with some stressful situations you can talk about. Make sure they are situations that had a happy ending, thanks to your reaction.

(If this is for your first job, think of a stressful situation during school or other aspects of your life.) 

Tell how you used time management, problem-solving techniques or decision-making skills to reduce stress. Mention stress-reducing activities such as exercise, stretching and taking breaks.

Don't be afraid to admit that you would ask for assistance if you began to feel overwhelmed.

If it's true, say you actually work better under pressure.

Some jobs are much more stressful than others. This question is often given as a hint of things to come. In other words, they would not be asking about stress if it wasn’t an issue.

So give serious thought not only to the question itself, but why they are asking it.

If you absolutely do not want a stressful job, have an answer ready that makes this clear. It may eliminate you from the running, but you probably wouldn’t want the position anyway if it’s going to stress you out.

Sample Answer:

"I’m not easily stressed. One of my previous bosses even referred to me as ‘unflappable.’ I know the importance of being flexible and am good at adapting to changing situations and shifting priorities. But if I do start to feel stressed, I’ll take a break to stretch or get a little exercise and clear my head. If the stress is affecting my work, and due to something beyond my control, I’ll discuss it with my boss. I remember one situation when I was working at ABC Company where an important client demanded that we finish his project two weeks ahead! of sche dule. At first that seemed like an impossible task. But instead of letting the stress overwhelm me, I took action. I looked at our other projects and found a way to shift some schedules around. It wasn't easy, but we did manage to meet the customer's demand, and he was very happy with the result."

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A Quick Look At Airport Careers

By Mark Andrew Woodcock

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There are many airport careers that an individual will find exciting and challenging. When you are researching positions at the airport, there will be a few considerations that will determine which jobs you want to pursue. It will be very helpful to visit the airport and determine which types of jobs that you will be most interested in.

There are many hospitality jobs at the airport that are run by private businesses. These jobs often are like the stores and shops which are in the city where the airport is located. The hours of work for these types of jobs are the same as if you were working in a shop in the city and normally, the benefits are the same for these positions.

Jobs that are directly related to the airport such as security, customer service, flight attendant, etc., normally require some training and education. In some cases, specific airlines provide training and education for the employees that work for them. Some airports contract with private security companies that hire employees who man the security areas of the airport. These positions also require training through the company.

The benefit of working directly for an airline is that employees get significant discounts or free flights throughout the year. This makes the training and hours that a person works well worth the effort. In some of the positions, there are regular contests that provide incentives for employees to reach goals for customer service or sales.

Choosing from the many airport careers available will be much easier if you spend some time researching the many positions that are available at the airport in your area and with the airlines that fly in to that airport. By taking the necessary training and education prior to applying for a position, you will have a better understanding of the requirements for the position. Talking to airport staff will also be very beneficial. They will be able to tell you about the best steps to take to begin your career with the airport.