Give me an example of a time when you performed well in a high pressure situation.

"I handle stress very well, and when you call my references, they will attest to this fact. When I am under pressure on the job, I focus on the task at hand and make sure not to get distracted. We recently had a new program implementation that caused some hiccups in our production. I worked through each step carefully, ensuring that our team understood the changes along the way."

The interviewer would like to know more about your ability to work well under stress and pressure. Stress can affect anyone, and high-pressure situations are not uncommon as a QC Inspector. Talk to the hiring manager about your ability to successfully perform under high-pressure conditions while still maintaining a positive attitude.

"Last month we had an unexpected safety audit from head office. I was not panicked because safety is something that we regularly practice, but our production staff were nervous. I was able to keep our team calm by showing them that we were doing a great job. My supervisor commented later on how well I managed to keep calm through the situation. We passed the audit with flying colors."