Focus on an example of working under pressure related to your role as a tax revenue officer. If you are new to this field, you can use an example from a previous job. Using the STAR method is an excellent way to formulate your response to this question. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Briefly describe the situation, explain your role, the measures you took to solve the issues, and the outcome. The interviewer wants to hear that you can effectively work under pressure as a revenue officer.

If you want to be considered for the position, avoid saying you do not work well under pressure. Tax revenue officers need to be calm and focused on their assignments when faced with stressful situations.

"I work very well under pressure. I have not worked as a tax revenue officer before, but I was in the military for four years. I was exposed to large amounts of stressful situations while serving in Afghanistan. When faced with a stressful situation, I let my training take over. I always identify the threat and take appropriate action based on the case. I find that remaining focused on the task at hand keeps my emotions from taking over, which allows me to stay calm while working in stressful environments."