How Do You Handle Stress? | Best Answer (from former CEO)

In this video, I answer the job interview question "How you you handle stress?". This is the best way I've ever seen to answer this question.
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In this video, I give you a "How do you handle stress" and pressure answer
This job interview question has many forms:
How do you handle stress?
How well do you handle stress?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
How well do you handle stress and pressure?
How well do you handle conflict?
How do you handle conflict?
How do you handle pressure at work?
How well do you handle pressure at work?
It also relates to occupational stress, work related stress, managing stress, a stress management interview, a how do you handle stress interview question, and a how do you handle conflict interview question.
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[@TheCompaniesExpert]

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[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

Wow!!!!! I’ve always answered this question with an actual story of a conflict I resolved at work. Now i know why i never get hired ....😞

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Don't feel too bad - it's mainly a numbers game.

[@pritpalsinghh]

I had an interview last week for Concentrix, they asked me the same question and I answered them "I actually faced stress many times at work in my previous company but I always handled it very well and I always learn something from that" Sir was it fine answer? although It was a telephonic interview, I answered within 10 seconds, and as I said it was a telephonic interview so they gave me 1 min to speak. I stopped entire 50 seconds to wait for the next question. What do you think sir?

[@billyabbas]

Hey Bill - keep these video flowing. You definitely are helping many of those who are on the hunt for jobs and require these sets of tips or guidance that you output so brilliantly. Thank you sincerely for all your efforts on behalf of everyone who may be struggling at this time.

[@swifterbator8355]

My answer: "I never feel stress because I always plan ahead in order to account for unforeseen issues". Used it once, never again. Your videos has really upped my game. I have just this month been called in for 4 interviews, 3 of them I got to round 2 in and those occur next week. There are many videos out on these questions, but yours are the best

[@jacobmartin3418]

I like it. I think I would go as far to say, “I handle stress very well, but in the event when it’s unavoidable I tend to focus on team communication in the workplace.”

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Makes sense.

[@thehawk5141]

That’s actually a really good answer. Nice.

[@AnthonyUcheCEO]

Nice answer

[@arundivakar8055]

Where were you in the past years? Just found the right guy👌🏻

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Haha we finally found each other

[@kamalsharma2839]

@@TheCompaniesExpert Well that is also often a question - Where do you see yourself in xyz years. Any advice here?

[@falseprofit2569]

@@kamalsharma2839 pretty sure he already answered that

[@almostfamous1685]

I’ve always said “I find a lot of stress is avoidable through planning and preparation. How ever if I find myself in a difficult or stressful situation I tend to handle it calmly and throughly. “

[@almostfamous1685]

Also it sounds silly but using basic alliteration in your answers helps the hiring manager remember what you said and you as a person allowing you to jump to the top of a selection process if there has been a lot of applicants.

[@RubyRedhead1]

In one job interview, because that was the very first question, the interviewer (unintentionally) revealed to me that working for her would be stressful, and it was. My answer was, "Every night when I go home, the first thing I do is take my little dog for a walk and tell him about my day." I got the job, but I knew I was only going to stay at this job long enough to find another one. And over the course of my brief employment there, I found out that this executive was famous for going through admins very quickly. Important point: When they are interviewing you, you are also interviewing them.

[@thehawk5141]

That’s the whole point of an interview. To make sure both parties fit well with one another.

[@kevinirmiter3669]

Yeah, of course as interviewees we're just looking to answer in ways that get us the job but it's important not to forget that bad questions like this can be a warning sign for us, too. And if we notice red flags like this, that can be a good sign to pass up one company in favor of another if we get multiple offers.

[@Vibesbypeach]

I love how you don’t recommend all the fluff! Very realistic answers!

[@H3WChannel]

👍

[@Roughpaws_Studio]

Personally I've always said that I always keep a clear head and NEVER panic. Doesn't matter what sort of stress you're under - could be working behind a bar and have a customer threaten you or working to a deadline in an office. Once you start to panic you've lost, and sometimes (like in that first case I've just mentioned) it could end up with you getting injured or worse. To quote the late great Douglas Adams - DON'T PANIC.

[@tendaimoyo]

Thank you so much for this response. Had an interview last week, they asked me this question. Answered it exactly as you said it, "I handle it well". Then they pressed for more. Responded for with the second part. It worked brilliantly and they moved on. They also asked me a whole bunch of questions and your responses were so invaluable to me. Passed the interview.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Tendai! You're crushing it!

[@dungbongbang]

The only youtuber that give you an awesome compliment at the end of every video. Thank you so much!

[@benjamindavies4025]

I once had a hiring manager ask me if I had any questions for her at the end of the interview. I politely asked, "what is your favourite part about working for this company?", she deadpan looked at me and with an irritated chuckle said "sorry, what? Are you interviewing me now?". Needless to say, I was absolutely stoked to hear back from them.

[@almostfamous1685]

Haha agreed sometimes they need reminding that your the one that’s going to be working there an interview is a two way street. I’ve walked away from interview when they’ve revealed something I wasn’t willing to do. Just thanked them for the time and said that I wasn’t interested in the position and advised them that they change the job advert to better suit there expectations of applicants. I was met with a very blank stare and a “I will have a word and get some thing changed around. Thank you” 🤷🏼‍♂️ sometimes it’s just not meant to be.

[@joshuatmorton5716]

Been watching these vids and everyone makes me face palm a bit thinking on past interviews, but glad to know where I went wrong and why. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@kmm236]

Oh well doesn’t matter, even if the interview was a disaster it’s still an experience that will be of some benefit to you.

[@maf6695]

It will be really hard to answer the question with a straight face and don't start laughing after this video I LOVED IT

[@welon17]

This is genius! Answer the question, and stop. You're done.

[@kimibenja1]

I'm always surprised by your answers but it makes so much sense. It's so easy to overthink the intentions of the interviewer.

[@dianan8225]

I like to look that confident at interview 😆 usually if i stop talking they looking at me like I own them something.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

They think they can ask you any question that's bad for you, and you'll just automatically answer it.

[@arindamdutta9371]

@@TheCompaniesExpert 👏

[@newmercies1]

I usually handle stress very well. - breathe and pause - I usually pause, reflect in what I am trying to achieve and what is the fastest way to get there! (stop talking!)...And there you have it, simple answer not much bla bla bla. It is important you answer calmly which shows indeed you handle stress well. ;)

[@paulstelian97]

I love how you're actually being awkward on purpose for this question.

[@AhmedFarag-gr2ei]

Love the SILENCE! You rock , man!

[@eliotaxelrod6232]

Great answer. Sometimes if you're getting a lot of negative questions, there is a message being sent.

[@foreverlili]

WAIT A MINUTE, WAS THAT AN OPTION?! Only a genius could make it up! Liked the video more than the 'like' button can express.

[@alvarocarrilho]

Where were you when i was young. I'm so hoock to this series. Great content (I see it as public service) and has a father i highly recommended to the younger generation. Cheers from Lisbon - Portugal

[@gianlucaolano5341]

Thank you! Tomorrow is my first job interview ever. Hope to do it well!

[@manishkawale4037]

Did you get the job that day?

[@jennyc5100]

I love how you combine humor with helpful information! Thank you.

[@andrasparanici5491]

Awesome answers - never thought about it this way! I didn't know that we need to stop!

[@magorata2355]

Was interviewed today in a panel interview and I was asked this Question and I answered as you said then silent .Thy were all silent then the director laughed after the silence🤣🤣🤣Hope it goes well

[@rohanfernandes3905]

I was taken aback by this part of the video too, and couldn't stop laughing after I read your comment 🤣. Did you end up getting the job?

[@otoenglish8166]

You are amazing. I really don't know why you don't have hundred thousands of subscribers. I've never seen anyone explaining things like you, so naturally. Keep the good Job buddy.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Wow! Thanks Oto - that's high praise indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting, and I'm glad you liked the video. You have excellent taste, and you're awesome.

[@otoenglish8166]

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[@TheCompaniesExpert]

@@otoenglish8166 awesome

[@orubek355]

Yeah its content is great. It will come!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

@@orubek355 Thanks, Orube!

[@bugarakos9112]

This is one of the best videos i saw today.

[@pritpalsinghh]

Sir, please make a video on the following questions also. 1. Please share your experience in dealing with an angry person. 2. Tell us about a time when you had to solve a problem. 3. Could you please tell us about the toughest decision you had to make? 4. Tell us about a time when you shared a problem with your teacher, or classmate, or family member. 5. What are your salary expectations? (This is for fresher) 6. Can you work under pressure? 7. How do you handle two customer at the same time? 8. Why should we hire you? 9. Have you ever got good feedback from your boss in your previous company? if yes then what you did? 10. If you faced any problem at work and you have to talk with your manager then how would you talk to him? 11. Tell me a situation when your work was criticized. Note:-(These are the questions which were asked by Concentrix to me) Sir I request you to please make a video on these questions.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've already done videos on some of those. Others are behavioural based questions, and I should have a video on that shortly.

[@pritpalsinghh]

@@TheCompaniesExpert Thank you sir, I will see your playlist. You are really helpful.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

@@pritpalsinghh You're most welcome, Pritpal!

[@IgroMall]

Those pause and stare are keys. Thanks.

[@altonjhon3614]

You have a great sense of humor! Love it!

[@juancarlosponce6664]

When I watched this video at the first time I was like... eeeh?? And after that I said something like... Mygoodness this guy is awesom!!!

[@OceanGal33]

Today, I got angry/pissed off and said mean things to others in public. I feel bad that I did that. I'm sorry to anyone that I talked/gossiped about, talked about behind their back, said hurtful things to, and for anything else.

[@ecojandusay5518]

This is my usual answer: When I feel stressed, I eat my favorite foods like ice cream, chocolates, etc... This almost always makes the interviewers smile. Which could be a good thing I guess 😁 Thank you for this new learning. Will incorporate it in my future interviews.

[@mayafoxwitch]

I’m very happy to watch this video because I stress too much due to my high sensitivity but handle regular stress pretty well.

[@beq2594]

I m watching a lot of your videos in these days, Just for curiosity. Really good conversation and for me the best part Is the "self promotion" at the end of It and not at the start for this reasons: -you First give me advice and your content and than self promote your Channel (if i liked what i sayed i m like "let's do that, this man can have some more interesting things for me") - if i had seen a lot of your videos i dont get annoyed by the First minute of self promo, i know Is in the end and Is Always the same so i can click on another video ASAP with no time loss I think this thing is the best part of the approach. And the content i like It :Easy, fast but going Deep into It and smart cause you get another prospective to those situations and in similar scenarios you can use this pov for benefits. I spent those 5 Min in this comment Just to let you know :Good job. This kind of content and method should be Always in yt

[@azharnaveed9645]

Great sir you give Great tips which leads canidate phycology. Yes conflict and stress happened so many times in my previous Jobs once the other TCOM agent handover me a bundle of keys which was not arranged in good shape. And he went for break as he came back one of senior inspector visited same time he advice battery room to Open but the key not in bundles. Both argued you lost and you will penalized. On the others hand I stayed calm and ask total number of keys as per there case they was right. I request for some time. I patroll with keen eyes and I found same place where he handover me All keys .I arrange All keys in shape number and name tags. Stress full situation always teach us to grow steadily. Win win

[@dynodom4677]

I answer as follows: "I embrace stress and I handle it very well, because!, i see it as a necessity..... much like proper tension in a well tuned guitar string."

[@PigeoneerToy]

Hahahahaha this is hilarious "STOP TALKING". I've watched several of your videos on this series for job interviews and they're all so good. Thank you. Why do they have to ask those sneaky questions, though? Seems as though they like to put people in distress.

[@ydanismaz]

BRIEF AND SHARP ANSWERS, ALSO GREAT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. THANK YOU SIR!

[@kogo121]

Honesty won't work right where I give a situation of extreme stress and turned it around in my favour, reflecting, thinking and doing about the cause of the stress, ofcourse, all the above only when digged too much.. less is best.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Well said.

[@mariosorrentino5989]

Man i love your videos!! Thanks for all of those tips! Great!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Cheers, Mario!

[@TheTenerifeVibe]

This is Interview gold, good skills.

[@ram3422]

If you don’t know which button to press… just hit all of ‘em! My favorite part! 😂

[@nay.sen20]

I was asked this question, n my response was..... I'm single n always happy. 😂😂😂

[@crespo0519]

SO funny and amazing. Love it.. so saying and doing that during my upcoming interview !!!

[@nyankers]

It's kind of an extremely open question though, isn't it? There's short term stress, like needing to put out fires, and long term stress, like managing a neverending heavy workload or dealing with burn out.

[@dh4n4n4y]

You are Awesome. You’ve got good sense of humour.

[@joaomarinheiro2864]

Hey Bill. Thank you for this video and all the "get hired" videos. You helped me a lot.

[@sahanawazahmed6929]

Love You Sir.

[@orangelab6846]

Damn. Of all your videos, I like this the best so far. Common sense, but i never thought of that answer. I guess we do have some leverage as interviewees.

[@allisonbcoaching]

Love the mic drop silence!

[@hazamyuncle6784]

Thank you, great tips. This question seems to dig the know-how, but behind that it wanna test the confidence.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Love you answer and then silence

[@WhiteSiroi]

thank you

[@ssab9063]

Holy Sh!t, I love this man.

[@ramareddy]

HITTING ALL THE BUTTONS

[@delettamclean8092]

Any tips for the older (50-60) job seeker who may have tons of experience but competing in a digital world?

[@lolxdlolization]

I generally answer and veer towards other good points of myself, such as time management, and being able to use that stress to be more productive. Would you say that's a good direction, or are there weakpoints that I may be missing here?

[@aceaustralian]

This guy is good.

[@wtf_usa5597]

You are a genius, thank you!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Wow, thanks!

[@hayleymacdonald6514]

This made me laugh sooooo hard I love this so much THANK YOU 😂😂😂😂

[@azharnaveed9645]

Second things never become a part of any problem.

[@plusonestep6615]

I have hone through this question. My answer was little longer which should not be the case. Thanks I got it now

[@boxerbhai227]

Great answer. I can for use it.

[@victoriaowode6424]

I fudging love this video!! lmaoo

[@ChristineRosemond]

You’re fab. Thank you for sharing.

[@Cherokee92]

I was asked this question during my very first interview when I was 17. I didn't know how to answer it very well so I would just answer the best I could. But then the manager would keep rewording the question and it was very uncomfortable and like I was being pressured to say something specific but I didn't know what. I was still offered the position but ended up declining because of that.

[@luvjotsekhon]

Thank you for sharing this useful information.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Glad you found it useful, Luvjot!

[@andersragnar646]

I love your videos. They are going to help me a lot!

[@MohamedAdel-xh2gx]

Thanks Bill for sharing your experience 🙂 Video really great ❤️

[@DigitalMarksman]

I love that answer :D Made me laugh !

[@eneeg.193]

You are hysterical!

[@taraingram2832]

This is awesome!

[@felm3283]

Thank you. Great information.

[@ricketkemo1650]

very well and educative

[@Robert723]

Great! Thanks!

[@sudiptabiswas8981]

Great suggestion with assuring approach, I like it.

[@zhen5004]

I always tend to give an specific example. I guess I shared too much

[@cesarorosa2094]

Thank you so much for this it's really help me a lot to build up my confident.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

You're welcome, Cesar!

[@talha_vlogs1122]

You are great, really helpful

[@kogo121]

I have been asked this question when I have appeared for roles outside my current industry, how well will you handle your subordinates in your team if they are smarter than you and know more than you? Or, what were your appraisal points in your last appraisal meeting with your boss. I applied for a fairly senior role under a head of department, I was wondering what's the psyche behind these questions. Also, I love the stuff you do here, brilliant, to the point often

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

The short/general answer to why they ask questions like those is: They want to know that you've been in those situations before, and that you've already come up with the best solution (for you ....sometimes). If it feels like you've never encountered those situations before, or haven't encountered those particular problems before, it signals something. It's not possible to prepare for every possible question you may be asked, but generally, the more immediate, insightful answers signal your level of experience/expertise/preparedness with the role. Unfortunately, the psyche behind the question varies quite a bit on the person asking the question, and their worldview, experience, and level of knowledge. :o)

[@alankelly9577]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! A question, as an undergraduate interviewing for internships, is it appropriate for me to answer the question like you showed in the video?

[@kahlilmichaelpastoriiescur9493]

Wow! That was awesome.......

[@manongg7880]

i was asked in a interview how do you handle stress i answered by saying " Stress is common thing specially when you are working .But you have to be confident .Because believing in your self is one of the ways to surpass challenges" is it good or is it wrong? should i change it for other interviews? did i answered correctly?

[@seppukun208]

Whatever works for you that's within reason I think. Stopping like this might make you even more nervous if you can't actually handle the stress.

[@alithoguevarra]

Thank You Bill, It will help me in future

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

That's great to hear, Alitho!

[@adrianbalajadia8865]

Thank you this is very helpful

[@barbarahall5514]

The right answer is, " Unless YOU piss me off....I guess we'll never know....." ----- LOL

[@armenstaubach9276]

Love your videos!

[@Lisa-qw6cf]

What if they follow-up with the question...after you stop talking..., "can you provide me an example of when you've been faced with stress and how you handled it?"

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Well, 90% of people won't, but if they do, then you have no choice but to provide more details. If it were me, I would give a basic story, but keep it as brief as possible. Remember - the more you talk, the more you're dwelling on a negative aspect of yourself, so just say you handled it well, and don't go into details like "I took it home with me, and it kept me up at night, but it wasn't a problem" - because now they're thinking you're the type of person that brings stress home, and your job keeps you up at night. Just say something like "I went for my evening workout and that took care of any stress". Period. No more dwelling on this question. Hope that helps.

[@Lisa-qw6cf]

@@TheCompaniesExpert I like that! Thank you!

[@JN-wd2xw]

Love it!

[@dave607]

Bill I nominate you for governor, senator, of whatever state you prefer to represent.

[@meanboycoins6250]

I love this one the most 🤓

[@angelicahodges5094]

Awesome advise!

[@Essaaaaang]

Great

[@thar7347]

WOW!!

[@paulc8778]

Thanks Bill, subscribed to your channel and some really great advice, makes real sense when viewed from another perspective. Hoping to put my learnings and taking onboard your guidance real soon.

[@nancyd.6191]

You are awesome, Bill! I've been bingeing your videos like crazy lately for an interview I had today. But I saw this one too late. I think I did okay though. Great answer! Lol.

[@Hines246]

This was awesome, thanks!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

You're very welcome!

[@rigivatka]

I have an interview in one hour! Wish me luck :o

[@marceloccarmello7978]

Thank you.

[@marceloccarmello7978]

Really quite good content and videos, thank you.

[@safezone6479]

Sir does this apply to all the working cultures because I think the interview pattern and attitudes changes with country. I want your insights on this.