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Do you work well under pressure?
"Do you work
well under pressure?"
In most cases, the best answer to this question is answering yes. Working
well under pressure is a good trait to have. However, I think if you answer
that you work the same with pressure and without pressure, the interviewer
will be more impressed. However, you will need to explain in words why this
is better. Here are some of my answers.
Short Answers
" I work well
under pressure because I use the pressure to help me work more efficiently."
" I enjoy
working under pressure because I believe it helps me grow. In my previous
experience, I always worked well during deadlines, and I always learned how
to work more efficiently afterwards."
" I work well
under pressure because I don't panic. I maintain self control and work as
efficiently as possible. In all my experiences, I did well and I always
enjoyed the experience."
Long Answers
" To tell you
the truth, I think I work the same if there's pressure or if there's no
pressure. I try and take out negative emotional factors and work hard
regardless of down time or busy time. I always prioritize and organize my
work, and from there, work efficiently. If the situation involved pressure
due to a lack of time, then the only difference in my work would be the extra
time I would need to put in to meet the deadline on time. Since I believe my
normal work is great work, then I suppose I work well under pressure."
I like this answer because it is different than the standard answer. If you
are not comfortable with this answer, then you can use the next one.
" I have a
couple of friends who hate working under pressure. I don't know if it's odd,
but I really enjoy working under pressure. I use the feelings of pressure as
a tool to motivate me to work harder and more efficiently. In my last job, I
remember we had a project to complete in 4 days where it usually took 10
days. There was a lot of panic by some team members, but I ensured everyone
that if we concentrate on the task and work real hard, we can complete the
project. It took a lot of overtime, and the last day we were in the office
until two AM, but we managed to finish. It was hard work, but I really
enjoyed that experience."
You might not have experienced this example before, but what is preventing
you from making something up? To tell you the truth, I never experienced it
before either. There are some things you shouldn't lie about because they can
find out about it such as your GPA or what school you attended, but a story
such as the one I included above cannot be verified by the interviewer. The
only thing you have to be careful about is being able to answer follow up
questions.
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