I always get the "how do you handle pressure" question. I want to say, "poorly, but with style." Is there an approved way to sound real without tanking the answer?

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I embellish the answer to that question. I approach pressure with calculation. I make sure to prioritize so I’m not overwhelmed and can stay consistent.

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So basically, lie but make it sound strategic. Got it. Honesty is for exit interviews anyway.

Maybe say that in your head because that would be an immediate do not hire if I had a candidate say that.

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Of course it would be. Heaven forbid someone shows humour or humanity in an interview.

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