Describe the last time you experienced a lot of stress on the job. How did it impact the rest of your day?

The aim here is to showcase your ability to remain cool and collected under pressure. Exemplify how you govern your emotions, even under the most stressful circumstances. Share your approach to thinking fast and acting decisively, even in the most overwhelming work situations, and how you effectively overcome task paralysis or procrastination. Exude emotional maturity by acknowledging that we face stressful situations every day and highlighting your ability to take such situations in stride. Someone who keeps calm under pressure is a desirable asset.

They're curious how well your perception aligns with the reality of the job. In assessing your perception of what a high-stress working environment looks like, the interviewers will hopefully be able to evaluate how well-suited you are for the role and how governed you are by your emotions. The assessment vendor will evaluate how you cope with stress at work by studying your tone and nonverbal cues as much as your choice of words and the example you volunteer.