When faced with pressure and stress, I take a moment to prioritize what's happening. I don't respond to stress but to the situation. Your body language during the interview can also help convey that you're relaxed. Try to avoid being too restless. Stand up and look the interviewer in the eye (but don't stare at them).
If you appear calm and confident, you're more likely to feel calm and secure. If you show the recruiter that you handle stressful situations well, you will surely be considered an advantage and you will be one step closer to getting the job. This information will allow interviewers and hiring managers to get a better idea of who you are and how you perform in and out of the job. My work involves a lot of responsibility, which creates pressure from my direct supervisors and stress when something goes wrong.
If you say that you stress out when you're assigned multiple projects and you know that the job will require you to juggle a lot of tasks at once, it'll seem like you're not a good person for the position. Unsurprisingly, employers are looking for skills and prefer candidates who can manage stress, especially when looking for someone for a very stressful position, such as an emergency dispatcher, firefighter or paramedic. I have spent the last few years in a management position, so I have realized that stress is part of work. For example, when dealing with a dissatisfied customer, instead of focusing on feeling stressed, I focus on the task at hand.
Being able to manage a stressful job interview effectively will indicate to employers that you can also manage work stress. I kept reminding myself to be patient, as hiring someone quickly could lead to more stressful situations if they're not the right person for the job. If, for some reason, you can't remember or give examples of a specific time when you experienced pressure at work, then focus on how you manage your daily stress. Job interviews are a challenge for everyone, as you can't help but feel nervous about making a good impression on the interviewers.
Many jobs are stressful, and it's important to be prepared to answer questions about work stress during interviews. This is especially important if you're being interviewed for a position where stress is an integral part of the job. Managing the stress and pressures that come with a job is a part of life that most people know they have to manage.
