This question is aimed at evaluating how well you are able to shift priorities without losing productivity or being governed by stress. How you answer will help them determine how aligned you are with their culture and how well you fit the profile of the types of teams they hope to build. HireVue defines adaptability as "the ability to shift or change opinions, actions, or behaviors when faced with multiple demands, shifting priorities, rapid change, or ambiguity." BP states, "Gathering detailed information about these skills generally helps identify candidates who are more likely to be high performers."

When performing your research on BP and what they advertise their ideal employees look like, identify the keywords and phrases they incorporate into the language. Phrases like, "performing while transforming, disciplined execution, focus on delivery, expect to grow, to deliver strong, resilient, commitment, long-term value," suggest the qualities they look for in their ideal talent.

"I was immersed in a major client project with a tight deadline when several team members were called away to start another project that was behind schedule and had an even tighter deadline. One colleague fell ill and went on leave, leaving that unfinished work that wasn't up to standard, so we had to start it over, and the material was something we were totally unfamiliar with. We quickly dedicated time to researching different aspects of the project and held a meeting at the end of the day to share what we'd learned. We then divided the work accordingly, committed to being flexible, and collaborated until we met the deadline ahead of schedule. We learned a lot as a team. I then returned to my original project with renewed urgency and met that deadline as well, without sacrificing quality."