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Standard Competency Based Interview Questions - Stress Tolerance

Stress Tolerance - stability of performance when under pressure and/or opposition. Controlled responses in stressful situations.

1. We all get feelings of frustration and impatience sometimes. When did you last feel like that? What happened?

2. What situations make you nervous? Give me an example. What did you do?

3. Under what conditions do you work best?

4. What conditions make you work less well?

5. What has been the highest pressure situation you have been under in recent years? What did you do? (If necessary) explore sources e.g. complexity, conflict, deadlines.

6. When did you last lose your temper? Describe the reasons.

7. When in the last year have you been most upset with yourself? Why?

8. When in the last year have you been most upset with someone else?

9. What things annoy you most at work?

Provided by OrtusHR

Published Monday, 10 September 2007 by Editor



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