Q.What is Stress Interview?

A stress interview intentionally creates a tense situation to see how the candidate handles pressure and controls his emotions.

During the selection process, several kinds of interviews may be conducted. A stress interview is a special type used mainly for jobs that involve high pressure.

Meaning and purpose:

• The interviewer deliberately creates a stressful or uncomfortable situation — for example, by asking rapid or awkward questions, interrupting the candidate, staying silent, or being critical.
• The aim is not to insult the candidate but to observe his reactions under stress.
• It tests qualities such as patience, composure, confidence, self-control and the ability to think clearly under pressure. …