What methods do you employ to manage stress?
Personal AttributesResilience
Purpose
They want to see if you have healthy ways to handle stress and avoid burnout. It's about checking your resilience and self-care habits.
Tips
- Acknowledge that stress is real and share specific, healthy ways you cope.
- Mention activities like exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones.
- Share a real example of a stressful time and how you managed it.
Common mistakes
- Saying you 'don't get stressed' or 'thrive on stress' – it sounds naive.
- Joking about unhealthy coping like drinking – it can backfire.
- Being vague or generic without specific examples or strategies.