1. During a significant setback, who were the people you could depend on?
Applicant should be able to describe an established network of people he/she can trust.
2. How do you handle circumstances at work that make you feel temperamental or cynical?
Applicant should display maturity, the ability to access the entire situation, the ability to make good decisions, and keep an optimistic attitude.
3. Illustrate an occasion when something visibly shocked you, but you had to appear composed?
Applicant should have the ability to handle uncertainty, be able to think on their feet, and be character driven.
Applicant should have the ability to recognize and work through stressful occasions, have stress-reducing techniques, and understand the need to take care of one's mind and body.
Candidate should have the ability to function with incomplete information, have an adaptable attitude towards changing conditions, and handle change well.
Authority should not intimidate the applicant. They should be able to conduct themselves in a well-mannered, professional manner.
7. Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion, which you felt you deserved? How did you react?
Applicants ambition level and the ability to react positively towards personal career setbacks should be apparent.
Occupational or work pressure is the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope.
9. How does work pressure effect you?
While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and impact your physical and emotional health. And your ability to deal with it can mean the difference between success or failure.
10. What steps can you take to reduce work pressure?
There are a variety of steps you can take to reduce both your overall pressure levels and the pressure you find on the job and in the workplace. These include:
☛ Taking responsibility for improving your physical and emotional well-being.
☛ Avoiding pitfalls by identifying knee jerk habits and negative attitudes that add to the stress you experience at work.
☛ Learning better communication skills to ease and improve your relationships with management and coworkers.
11. How would you recognize warning signs of excessive pressure at work?
When you feel overwhelmed at work, you lose confidence and may become irritable or withdrawn. This can make you less productive and less effective in your job and make the work seem less rewarding. If you ignore the warning signs of work pressure, they can lead to bigger problems. Beyond interfering with job performance and satisfaction, chronic or intense pressure can also lead to physical and emotional health problems.
12. List some signs and symptoms of excessive job and work pressure?
Signs and symptoms of excessive job and work pressure:
☛ Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed
☛ Apathy, loss of interest in work
☛ Problems sleeping
☛ Fatigue
☛ Trouble concentrating
☛ Muscle tension or headaches
☛ Stomach problems
☛ Social withdrawal
☛ Loss of sex drive
☛ Using alcohol or drugs to cope
13. List some time management tips for reducing work pressure?
Time management tips for reducing work pressure:
☛ Create a balanced schedule
☛ Do not over-commit yourself
☛ Try to leave earlier in the morning
☛ Plan regular breaks
14. How would you create a balanced schedule to reduce work pressure?
Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. All work and no play is a recipe for burnout. Try to find a balance between work and family life, social activities and solitary pursuits, daily responsibilities and downtime.
15. Why should you not over commit yourself for reducing work pressure?
Avoid scheduling things back to back or trying to fit too much into one day. All too often, we underestimate how long things will take. If you have got too much on your plate, distinguish between the "shoulds" and the "musts." Drop tasks that are not truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
16. Why should you try to leave earlier in the morning for reducing work pressure?
Even 10-15 minutes can make the difference between frantically rushing to your desk and having time to ease into your day. Do not add to your pressure levels by running late.
17. Why is plan regular breaks for reducing work pressure?
Make sure to take short breaks throughout the day to take a walk or sit back and clear your mind. Also try to get away from your desk or work station for lunch. Stepping away from work to briefly relax and recharge will help you be more, not less, productive.
18. What are the task management tips for reducing work pressure?
Task management tips for reducing work pressure:
☛ Prioritize tasks
☛ Break projects into small steps
☛ Delegate responsibility
☛ Be willing to compromise
19. Why should you break projects into small steps for reducing work pressure?
If a large project seems overwhelming, make a step by step plan. Focus on one manageable step at a time, rather than taking on everything at once.
20. What is delegate responsibility for reducing work pressure?
You do not have to do it all yourself. If other people can take care of the task, why not let them? Let go of the desire to control or oversee every little step. You will be letting go of unnecessary pressure in the process.
21. Why should you be willing to compromise for reducing work pressure?
When you ask someone to contribute differently to a task, revise a deadline, or change their behavior at work, be willing to do the same. Sometimes, if you can both bend a little, you will be able to find a happy middle ground that reduces the pressure levels for everyone.
22. How would you prioritize tasks in time management for reducing work pressure?
Make a list of tasks you have to do and tackle them in order of importance. Do the high priority items first. If you have something particularly unpleasant to do, get it over with early. The rest of your day will be more pleasant as a result.
23. What are the four major components of emotional intelligence in the workplace?
Emotional intelligence in the workplace has four major components:
☛ Self-awareness
☛ Self-management
☛ Social awareness
☛ Relationship management
The ability to recognize your emotions and their impact while using gut feelings to guide your decisions.
The ability to sense, understand, and react to other's emotions and feel comfortable socially.
