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Gil Winch: How we can use the hiring process to bring out the best in people

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Traditional job interviews are stressful interrogations that can often exclude marginalized populations. Here's how psychologist and entrepreneur Gil Winch says we can rethink hiring, training and onboarding to allow people to show their true potential.

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Ashwini Mrinal Bhagat: What I learned from 32 grueling interviews

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What's less fun than a job interview? Doing it again. And again. And again. Ashwini endured 32 interviews before she landed a job and kept notes on every experience and lesson along the way. Ranging from funny to unbelievable, she shares what she learned (lesson #3: don't wear green) and shows what it's like to search for work as an aspiring businesswoman in India.

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Are you prepared to answer interview questions about stress? Many jobs are stressful, and it's important to be prepared to answer questions about on-the-job stress during interviews. One common interview question you may be asked is, "How do you handle stress?"

You'll need to be prepared to respond appropriately, because the interviewer doesn't want to hear that you never get stressed. After all, everyone feels stress at one time or another at work.

As with all interview questions, it's a good idea to have examples ready to share with the interview.

What the Interviewer Wants to Know

The interviewer really wants to know whether you can handle job-related stress, and what you do in particularly stressful situations at work. This is especially important if you're interviewing for a position where stress is an integral part of the job. That's because job stress can have a negative impact on workplace performance.

The hiring manager may also be wondering whether stressful issues outside of work can impact your job performance. Employers look for candidates who can deal with a range of stressful situations, whether these are personal or work-related.

How to Answer "How Do You Handle Stress?"

To answer this question successfully, you'll want to provide specific examples of how you've handled stress well in the past. You might also provide examples of times when pressure actually made you work more productively.

Consider mentioning how a little stress can be a helpful motivator for you. Try to provide an example of a time when the stress of a difficult project helped you be a more creative and productive worker.

Examples of the Best Answers

Review these sample answers of how candidates cope with stress, along with information on why these are strong responses.

Example Answer #1

Why It Works: This answer shows that the candidate enjoys working under pressure and thrives in stressful situations.

Example Answer #2

Why It Works: With this response, the candidate shows how they turns stress into action-and into a positive instead of a negative-in order to accomplish their tasks.

Example Answer #3

Why It Works: This response works well because the candidate shows that they enjoys working under pressure and that they can meet deadlines.

Example Answer #4

Why It Works: For someone interviewing for a management role, this answer shows that the candidate is concerned about the stress levels of the team and how they works to provide a solution.

Tips for Giving the Best Answer

Show the employer how you manage stress. That way, the interviewer can build up a clear picture of how well you adapt to stressful situations. For example, describe a time when you were given a difficult task or multiple assignments and how you rose to the occasion.

Focus on success. When you respond, share examples of how you succeeded despite being in a stressful situation, or of how you problem-solved to resolve the issue that caused stress.

When it's a stressful job. Some jobs are stressful by nature. If you're applying for a high-stress job, be sure to let the interviewer know that you're used to working under stress and that it's part of your normal routine.

What Not to Say

Don't mention an issue you created. Avoid mentioning a time when you put yourself in a needlessly stressful situation. You don't want to come across as someone who causes workplace stress.

Don't say that you were really stressed. You shouldn't focus too much on how stressed out you felt. While you should certainly admit that stress happens, try to emphasize how you dealt with the stress rather than how much it bothered you.

Possible Follow-Up Questions

What type of work environment do you prefer?-Best Answers

Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it.-Best Answers

What challenges are you looking for in a position?-Best Answers

Describe your work style.-Best Answers

Managing Stress During the Interview

Job interviews are stressful for most people. Even if you've interviewed a lot, it can still be challenging to stay calm and collected. You're meeting new people in a new environment, and you're trying to sell your credentials to someone who might be your next boss.

A big part of handling stress is preparation. Be sure to research the company in advance and practice answering common interview questions. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll feel in the interview.

You can also reduce stress by avoiding negative thinking ("I won't get this job"). Instead, visualize having a successful interview (for example, envision having positive interactions with the interviewer). Do this visualization in the hours right before the interview.

Use these relaxation techniques. If you start to feel stressed just before the interview, try taking a deep breath or two to relax. During the interview, feel free to take a breath or a sip of water before answering a question. This will give you some time to compose yourself and prepare your answer.

Watch your body language. Your body language during the interview can also help convey that you're relaxed. Try to avoid fidgeting too much. Stand up straight and look the interviewer in the eye (but don't stare). By appearing calm and confident, you are more likely to feel calm and confident.

Being able to effectively handle a stressful job interview will indicate to employers that you'll also be able to handle workplace stress.

Key Takeaways

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Answering Interview Questions About Stress and Pressure

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Are you prepared to answer interview questions about stress? Many jobs are stressful, and it's important to be prepared to answer questions about on-the-job stress during interviews. One common interview question you may be asked is, "How do you handle stress?"

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How to Answer Questions About Why You Want the Job

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How to respond when asked “Why do you want this job?” at an interview, with examples of the best answers, what not to say, and tips for answering.

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Top 10 Job Interview Questions and Best Answers

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The top 10 interview questions employers ask, examples of the best answers, more common job interview questions, and tips for giving the best response.

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Best Answers for What is Your Greatest Weakness With Examples

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Examples of the best job interview answers for the question “What is your greatest weakness?” what and what not to say, and tips for responding.

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Job interviews can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when you don't feel prepared for them. And with the variety of interview questions that can be asked these days, it's hard to know what type of questions you should prepare for.

Here are three types of interview questions that you should practise answering before that important job interview.

1. Common interview questions

Tell us about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why do you want to leave your current job?

These questions are for the interviewer to get to know you and to see if you're the best person for the job. Don't simply list things like your hobbies, your strengths or your work experience. Instead, give examples and use them to show your personality and the characteristics you have that make you perfect for the job. Your interviewer may want to ask questions about certain areas of your CV, so use this opportunity to link your experience to the job you're applying for.

Avoid: Giving a detailed life history or telling long stories that are irrelevant to the job or to the company.

2. Competency questions

Tell me about a time you had to work as a team. Tell me about a time you had to use your creativity to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you experienced conflict with a colleague and how you handled that situation.

Here, the candidate is asked questions about situations they have faced in the past that can demonstrate a particular skill they have. These could include skills like critical thinking, influencing, problem solving or flexibility. Interviewers often want to hear about challenges you've had, not just about times when everything went smoothly, so be ready with examples such as how you resolved conflict in your team or dealt with someone who was not working well. This will demonstrate that you can handle difficult situations.

When preparing for the job interview, read the job description carefully for the required skills and abilities and try to recall situations where you had to use these skills. Then use the STAR technique when talking about these examples:

Situation - Give details about the context of your example and what you were trying to do.

Task - Describe your responsibilities and the challenges you faced.

Action - Describe what steps you took to deal with the situation.

Result - Talk about the end result and how you contributed to this outcome.

Avoid: Going in unprepared and having to think up examples, or saying you've never faced any challenges at work.

3. Hypothetical questions

What would you do if you had a different opinion from your boss about how to do something? How would you deal with a large volume of work with several staff members off work? What would you do if you had to introduce a new policy that you knew was going to be unpopular in your team?

Hypothetical interview questions are similar to competency questions except that instead of asking you to talk about an experience you've had in the past, they present you with an imaginary situation that you might face in your new job.

This might seem difficult to prepare for, but remember that your answers are meant to demonstrate the skills needed for the job. When preparing for the interview, consider the qualities that the interviewer might be looking for, qualities like conflict management, time management or people skills. Then think about how you can demonstrate those qualities in a range of situations. Start with situations that you've experienced and move on to other possible situations that you might encounter in the role you're applying for.

Avoid: Going off-topic, changing the subject and not answering the original question.

Whatever type of questions they ask, interviewers want to find the right person and are keen to give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you can do. With some preparation, you can show them that you're the perfect fit for the job.

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Job interviews can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when you don't feel prepared for them. And with the variety of interview questions that can be asked these days, it's hard to know what type of questions you should prepare for. Here are three types of interview questions that you should practise answering before that important job interview.

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Listen to the job interview to practise and improve your listening skills.

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How to prepare for an interview - 01 - English at Work has the answers

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With more people working remotely in the pandemic, many job interviews are now being held on video.

Carrie is 23 and has been trying to get any job within a 90 minute commute of their house for the last few months, coming up against "hundreds of others" for every position.

Dominic Joyce, a CV and careers coach at CV Upgrade, says "video interviews aren't going anywhere" as companies often prefer them "for the sake of safety, time and finances".

Dominic gave Carrie a mock video interview - and tips on how to impress a potential boss from home.

Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.

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With more people working remotely in the pandemic, many job interviews are now being held on video. Carrie is 23 and has been trying to get any job within a 90 minute commute of their house for the last few months, coming up against "hundreds of others" for every position.

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You're busy, I'm busy, so I keep these secrets to six snappy paragraphs. If you find them useful, do spread the word!
I've just tapped 'how to impress at a job interview' into google, and plenty of advice immediately popped up.There was the blindingly obvious - be on time, dress appropriately - and the less obvious - if you have dental issues, be sure to floss the night before.

But nowhere could I see any suggestion that reflected how journalists often get their jobs and promotions. Put at its simplest, the most successful candidates arrive bearing a gift.They court their potential employer with something that will thrill them.If you want to work in a newsroom, that means you bring in a really decent news story that is ripe for you to report.

There are two reasons why this often leads to success. First, it means that the interviewer is flattered: this candidate knows what makes me and my business tick. And second, it provides a few minutes of comfortable terrain for the candidate, who can now talk confidently about a subject they may have been researching for weeks.

Here's some proof. This story about a local ambulance service using second hand ambulances was suggested at an interview by a keen young reporter who'd done his homework on what his employers' needs might be.He got his story, and he got his job at the BBC.

If you're an employer, do you always encourage your candidates to do a bit of work before they walk through the door?If you're looking for a new job, do you inquire about what your interviewers' immediate needs might be, and then work on some solutions?

Whisper it, but job interviews aren't just about what you've done.They're often about what you might do in your first week. That might require a bit of oomph.But it's the oomph - not the gleaming teeth - that could get you the job.
If you're looking for a way of testing candidates for a job, my Newsroom Bootcamp is a great way for you to observe their resilience, decision-making and communication skills. And it's fun, too.

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A really easy way to impress at a BBC job interview

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You're busy, I'm busy, so I keep these secrets to six snappy paragraphs. If you find them useful, do spread the word! I've just tapped 'how to impress at a job interview' into google, and plenty of advice immediately popped up.There was the blindingly obvious - be on time, dress appropriately - and the less obvious - if you have dental issues, be sure to floss the night before.