PPD Mock Interview
Practice 35 PPD interview questions covering clinical research, drug development, and pharmaceutical operations.
Question 15 of 35
What is something that causes you stress at work and how do you try to overcome it?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Example Answer
Example Answer 2
Focus Your Answer On
Community Answers
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Stress is inevitable no matter what profession one chooses. It's how we deal with it that makes a difference. The interviewer, therefore, is not looking for you to say that nothing stresses you, but rather to show that you can control stress and work through it.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I think we all experience stress in different ways. One of the most experienced work-related stress for me is not being able to give everyone the results that they want in a clinical trial. Although it is frustrating, I am also mature enough to know that if we don't succeed at something today, we can try again tomorrow."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I think I cause myself more stress than any external event or situation. I say that because I put a great deal of pressure on myself to be successful and see things through to the end. As researchers, we don't always get the results we are hoping for. I have to remind myself this is why we do research. We search, and then we research."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Explain what causes you stress, then focus on ending on a positive note with how you overcome stress. The interviewer does not want to hear you dwell on the stressful events in the workplace but rather how you problem-solve and work through the stress.
Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Anonymous Answer
I work in the Healthcare industry, Assisted Living Facility. Our main job is to care for our Seniors and make them feel loved while ensuring they achieve activities of daily living. In recent times, we have experienced a shortage of staff. I find myself doing a lot more to ensure we maintain an excellent standard of care. I thought of ways to attract employees. I shared my ideas with the Executive Director. She expressed her excitement and said she'd work on it.
Marcie's Feedback
Being short-staffed at work can definitely create stress especially when it's important to you that the seniors receive a high level of care. It's great that you were proactive about coming up with ideas to potentially fix this problem and sharing them with your supervisor. You might also talk about how you personally relieve stress to ensure that you don't lose patience or become frustrated with the situation. Great job!
Unlock All 35 PPD Questions
Unlock expert responses for CRO and pharmaceutical industry interviews.
Get StartedJump to Question