"I do work well under pressure, and this is one reason why I have succeeded thus far, as an Interior Designer. Pressures include deadlines, nailing the vision of a new client, or dealing with manufacturers when they drop the ball on delivering essential materials on time. (Situation & Task) When I first joined my current firm, I was the most junior designer of the group, and there was a lot of pressure for me to keep up and perform. I felt that there was a great deal of doubt among my new team members when it came to my success factor. (Action) This pressure only motivated me to work harder. I spent evenings and weekends learning new techniques and taking additional coursework to compliment my existing education. (Result) In a short amount of time, I was able to earn the respect of my team members, and today, six years later, I feel at ease as a high-performing, contributing member of the group."