Listen to the Conversation
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Interviewer: How do you deal with pressure?
Jon: I think dealing with pressure is one of my strengths. I work very well under pressure and in stressful situations. I think pressure or stress can help us work better and harder. People just need to realize that we can control our stress.
Interviewer: What do you mean by control our stress?
Jon: I mean that stress only affects us negatively if we let it. If we remain calm and remember what is truly important in our lives like family and health, then we can handle these stressful situations much easier.
Interviewer: That’s a good answer. Anything else?
Jon: Also, I believe that living a healthy lifestyle helps me work better under pressure. If I am healthy and active, then I feel better. And if I feel better, then I can handle stressful situations more effectively.
Interviewer: I feel the same way.
Patterns and Examples
I deal with pressure by ____________________.
- I deal with pressure by making a clear plan for what I need to do and then following that plan.
- I deal with pressure by staying focused on work and trying not to worry about the future.
When I am under pressure, I ____________________.
- When I am under pressure, I avoid trying to do too much at once, and I just follow my plan.
- When I am under pressure, I think that it is helpful to make a list of things to do.
Actually, ____________________. So, ____________________.
- Actually, I enjoy working under pressure because I think that it makes work more exciting. So, I do not worry about dealing with pressure.
- Actually, one of my strengths is staying calm under pressure. So, I am able to work without being affected by pressure.
