Do you consider yourself a patient person? How do you increase your patience level in challenging situations?

"In one of my recent University courses, I was working with a group that could not quite get along. This tested my patience because it prevented us from staying on track and focusing on the goals of the project. I went above and beyond in helping the group get along by scheduling lunch meets, so we could work while getting to know each other on a more personal level."

The interviewer would like to know if you consider yourself a patient individual. Impatience can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in coworkers, so it is really important that you are able to showcase your ability to remain patient and professional in workplace situations.

Patience is certainly a virtue, but can be difficult to maintain when it seems that situations continue to push your buttons. Show the interviewer that you posses the ability to keep your cool in challenging situations.

"I do consider myself a patient person. I would rate myself an 8 /10 for patience because I certainly have room to grow, but I do have a very long fuse. If I need a boost of patience in a challenging situation, I will take a step away, count to 10, and then return to the situation. I recently read a book, 'The Power of Patience' by M.J. Ryan which also gave me some great new methods for coping under stress."