"When the unplanned contingency strikes, I assess the situation, assess our schedule, and determine whether I can balance it with other work. I do not procrastinate. Rather, there's no time to waste, so I tend to jump right in! Not in a careless way, but in an enthusiastic one. I like to get my hands dirty and get the job going right away. Lead by example, through attitude and work ethic, and get everybody to get it done. Often it's in these situations that working harder is working smarter."

When answering this question, you'll want to ensure you are maintaining a degree of consistency with the other answers you've delivered. This question should also offer your interviewer insights into your work ethic and emotional maturity. A less emotionally intelligent individual will panic or feel overwhelmed in stressful situations where decisive action is required. Such individuals are more prone to task paralysis or task procrastination. Whereas a professional who can objectify the situation and not allow their stress to dictate their behavior is more capable of taking calculated risks, with a thorough understanding of the systems, ethics, and standards to help guide their decision making.