Stress Interview

Stress Interview is also a type of Interview where the candidates are placed in 'discomfort' state. The main purpose of this Stress Interview is to see how well we react when we are under pressure. If we behave wrong, of course we would not be selected. Even under pressure, we have to take good decisions in the Company. Thats what they are testing by this Interview.

Example Stress Interview Questions :

• Sticky situation: "If you caught a colleague cheating on his expenses, what would you do?"

• Putting you on the spot: "How do you feel this interview is going?"

• Popping the balloon: "(deep sigh) Well, if that's the best answer you can give ... (shakes head) Okay, what about this one ...?"

• Oddball question: "What would you change about the design of the hockey stick?"

• Doubting your veracity: "I don't feel like we're getting to the heart of the matter here. Start again - tell me what really makes you tick."

• "Just Get out". A friend of mine got Stress interview and he was asked to get out. He then replied "Can I have my offer letter before going out?".
  

How To Handle Stress Interview :

• Maintain cool and be calm no matter what the interviewer asks.

• Don't put a serious (irritated) face. Don't erase the smile on your face just because interviewer says statements like 'You are unfit...'

• Try to be clear on what you say and maintain on that. Don't frequently change the answers just because the interviewer asks the same question again and again or says 'Are you sure about your answer ?'

• Speak very calmly and softly.

• When you are getting stressed, take a deep breath to calm/relax yourself.