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What is a stress interview?

Most commonly used in investment banking, stress interviewing is the deliberate creation of an uncomfortable situation in order to test how the candidate reacts to pressure.

The ethics of this kind of interviewing are questionable, and it is far from certain that the stress created is similar to what would occur on the job. However, it’s also true that one person’s stress situation … [ Read more ]

Source: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview, Interviewing

How to Handle Such a Situation–if You Still Want the Job

If the interviewer ignores you when you walk in the room, just dive in with something like, “I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you why I think I’m the right person for this job.” After a long pause, you might say, “Perhaps I didn’t make myself clear.” Then explain your previous response.

If the manager ridicules your background, … [ Read more ]

Source: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview, Interviewing