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Interview Types - Part
6: The Stress Interview
(by
ResumeEdge.com) |
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Astounding as this is, the Greek hazing system has
made its way into professional interviews. Either
employers view the stress interview as a legitimate
way of determining candidates' aptness for a
position or someone has latent maniacal tendencies.
You might be held in the waiting room for an hour
before the interviewer greets you. You might face
long silences or cold stares. The interviewer might
openly challenge your believes or judgment. You
might be called upon to perform an impossible task
on the fly-like convincing the interviewer to
exchange shoes with you. Insults and
miscommunication are common. All this is designed to
see whether you have the mettle to withstand the
company culture, the clients or other potential
stress.
Besides wearing a strong anti-perspirant, you will
do well to:
- Remember that this is a game. It is not
personal. View it as the surreal interaction that it
is.
- Prepare and memorize your main message before
walking through the door. If you are flustered, you
will better maintain clarity of mind if you do not
have to wing your responses.
- Even if the interviewer is rude, remain calm and
tactful.
- Go into the interview relaxed and rested. If you
go into it feeling stressed, you will have a more
difficult time keeping a cool perspective.
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