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Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:21am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:
I escape from reality into my imaginary world then its from that world i gets d idea of how to handle d pressure
Cos in my imaginary world i get to put mysef in all possible positions relating to the pressure and boom i snap out of it and bck to action
And i handle it well


You reading from a book?
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by loadedvibes: 11:22am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:
I smoke weed and everything becomes small and simple grin

#shikena
weed could also work
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 11:22am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



You reading from a book?
No i just sound so unreal most times
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by mmmustapha(m): 11:23am On Jul 11, 2015
Bratking:


How do you determine the ones that should take priorities?
by looking at the contents of both issues.
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by justi4jesu(f): 11:24am On Jul 11, 2015
I actually work better under pressure and enjoy working in a challenging environment not the ones that will make you sleep while working. cheesy

All I have to do is prioritize my responsibilities so as to have an idea of what I'm working on and which has to be done first asap.

I've done some best work under tight deadlines where the atmosphere was very stressful smiley
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:25am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:

No i just sound so unreal most times


Good for you,in a realist so I can't tell how sweet your imaginary world is
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by jaybee3(m): 11:26am On Jul 11, 2015
I try and maintain a good work life balance by ensuring i take regular breaks as when due to refresh the body and mind.
I also ensure i embedd intelligent planning into my work schedule
I'm very good at negotiating delivery times for conflicting deadlines
I understand the need to always analyse resource needs and seek for extra help when absolutely necessary

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Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 11:26am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



Good for you,in a realist so I can't tell how sweet your imaginary world is


Do u need a ride into my imaginary world wen u come dont be angry if am bossy its just that thats d only world i rule
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:30am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:



Do u need a ride into my imaginary world wen u come dont be angry if am bossy its just that thats d only world i rule


lol sweetheart I would love to but better still you need to have a taste of my real world,nobody's a boss but you'll love it
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 11:33am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



lol sweetheart I would love to but better still you need to have a taste of my real world,nobody's a boss but you'll love it

Real world consists of evil people dont take me there
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by histemple: 11:34am On Jul 11, 2015
I have read what most people advised and it appears most people have mastered how to copy what is on the Internet and regurgitate same during interview session. As a HR expert, let me remind you that sound panelists gauges what you say, what you didn't say, how convincing you say them, your countenance etc. We do this because every interview is different and we can easily detect a liar when answering this very important question. We do not expect a fresh graduate to have the same stress leve or conflict management skills with an experienced person. We do not expect someone who has never worked in any organisation to start telling us "Actually, I work better under pressure because it brings out the best in me".
I won't give us any answering pattern to memorize but I will do well to give us an idea of the HRM expectations about this vital question during interview session.
The hiring manager already knows as a doctrine of necessity that a fresh hire needs additional training (induction) to be properly groomed. So, the question for a fresh graduate implies, tell us how you "intend" to handle work and workplace pressure? Please note that this means both work pressure and pressure from other employees. Then for the experienced hire or manager, the question means, please tell us your technics for handling pressure? So, we expect in a sincere candidate, for the former to merely define pressure and tell us his/her theoretical understanding while the latter is expected to tell us how he/she "has been" handling pressure. Interviews are used to ascertain a candidate's suitability but it also helps us to assess your integrity and honesty. Sometimes we ask you questions that you must not have answer and if you try to be mischievous, that may cost you the job. Although, we understand the desperation of an average candidate to impress and get the job but lies are taken seriously.
Unfortunately, in the quest to impress most freshers think they are smart by telling us how they have been handling pressure. Some even tell us how working under pressure has made them better managers and this is someone who has never worked anywhere going by the CV submitted. I hope we have an idea now?

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Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:36am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:


Real world consists of evil people dont take me there


No trust me there are still sweet people there
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 11:40am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



No trust me there are still sweet people there
Ow many i heard everyday d evil ones increases in number *criosly crying*
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:44am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:

Ow many i heard everyday d evil ones increases in number *criosly crying*


Yeah they do love,and if all of us start living in the imaginary world they will increase and overwhelm us
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by oluamid(m): 11:45am On Jul 11, 2015
Nihilist:
I assume that this a question you've been asked by an interviewer so I'll answer it like that:

1. Assessment:

You need to do something called an RCA(Root Cause Analysis)
a:Where is the pressure coming from?
b:What is the cause of the pressure?
c:Can this pressure be mitigated?
d:What steps can be taken to mitigate this pressure?

2. Requirement Gathering:

a:What materials,tools,expertise are required to mitigate this pressure?
b:Where can they be found?
c: What are the cost implications in terms of finances, time, or man hours?

3: Planning

a: Based on the steps taken above, implement a plan to mitigate pressure
b: Test/Model intended solution iteratively where possible.
c: Create use case model/UML diagrams to document plans
b: Create an RFC(Request for Change document)

3: Communication:

a:Communicate with all stakeholders to assess their grieviances,aims/objectives, etc.
b:Present documentation on how you intend to mitigate the pressure
c: Manage stakeholder expectations -Under-Promise and Over-Deliver

4: Implementation.

a: Implement your plan.
b: Ensure stakeholder satisfaction to the best of your ability.





It's easy to sound very knowledgeable. But making actual sense? Not so.

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Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by ednut1(m): 11:47am On Jul 11, 2015
i was born under pressure
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by hibbayueei(m): 11:51am On Jul 11, 2015
ok. tanks.
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 11:54am On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



Yeah they do love,and if all of us start living in the imaginary world they will increase and overwhelm us

*peeping from the roof top of reality* i will jump in wen its safe grin
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 11:58am On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:


*peeping from the roof top of reality* i will jump in wen its safe grin


You're hillarious
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 12:01pm On Jul 11, 2015
SILENCE, SMILES and OBSERVATION... cool

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Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 12:02pm On Jul 11, 2015
Just allow what ever presure just flow don't ask me how but just let flow
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 12:03pm On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:



You're hillarious
grin
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nihilist: 12:06pm On Jul 11, 2015
oluamid:




It's easy to sound very knowledgeable. But making actual sense? Not so.

Pardon?
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 12:09pm On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:

grin



kiss is there a way I can see this imaginary person
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by AikayDaWrapper(m): 12:13pm On Jul 11, 2015
wait lemme think on it, or wait lemme drink on it, or wait lemme sleep on it.
I think I just answered but not on purpose. cheesy
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 12:14pm On Jul 11, 2015
itzWarner:




kiss is there a way I can see this imaginary person
U can pm wit style ;Di love a stylish and a dramatic approach
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by itzWarner(m): 12:17pm On Jul 11, 2015
halfrica:

U can pm wit style ;Di love a stylish and a dramatic approach


Besos kiss
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by golddeejay(m): 12:33pm On Jul 11, 2015
alfredjay:
As a guy u go into the bathroom calm urself and W. A. N. K grin
from experience?
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by segunotiti(m): 12:45pm On Jul 11, 2015
Jeel:
Pray in tongues consistently
like seriously?
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by frrank(m): 1:20pm On Jul 11, 2015
Kingbilo:
I was asked this question once or twice .. And what I always say is,

" I'm not one to make quick/rash decisions because somebody says so. I would rather do it right the first time. Maybe my slow methodical nature might be frowned upon for a moment but mistakes last much longer and usually have more severe effects."

And that's the truth.. In the long run. Diligence is always remembered and rewarded over speed. I'm saying this not just for what you should answer in your interview but for what you should do in real life too.

I'll give you a practical example. I had an assessment for training at my workplace. It was dealing with highly sensitive and expensive equipment. My instructor was trying to rush me because he wanted us to finish before 12pm and there were several ppl after me.. I simply looked him and asked him if he wanted this done right.. He cannot say no to that.. He kept quiet and i took my time and did all the steps correctly. The next guy after me came and the instructor tried to rush him.. The guy started rushing and made several silly mistakes. The instructor started shouting and was pissed. The instructor was like "why can't you take your time and do it like @kingbilo" grin

That my friend is how it works in the workplace.. If you carry someone else's pressure on your head, you carry the risk also
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by EverestdeBliu(m): 1:50pm On Jul 11, 2015
Tbillz:
I have read online about this very questions but i will appreciate nairaland with practical experience, who has been confronted with this very question to pls shed light on it. Thank you guys
I tries to compose myself,and hit the tasks cautiously and diligently...no rushing.
Re: What's The Best Approach To This Question "How Do You Handle Pressure"? by Nobody: 2:15pm On Jul 11, 2015
Me think that when you enjoy what you do. (Your Job) you shouldn't have pressure.

Try make your Job enjoyable to you. Crate a lively place even on the Job and you won't have pressure.

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