How do you handle stress and pressure?

 
A typical interview question, asked to get a sense of how you handle on-the-job stress, is "How do you handle pressure?" Examples of good responses include:
Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.

I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.
From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It's a great stress reducer.
Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done when, has helped me effectively manage pressure on the job.
If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them.
I find that when I'm under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work.
I'm not a person who has a difficult time with stress. When I'm under pressure, I focus, and get the job done.
I find it exhilarating to be in a dynamic environment where the pressure is on.
I find a past pace to be invigorating, and thrive when the pressure is on.

I've done some of my best work under tight deadlines, where the atmosphere was very stressful.
I'm the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handles stress fairly easily.
It's a good idea to give examples of how you have handled stress to your interviewer. That way, they get a clear picture how well you can work in stressful situations.

Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?

Do you prefer to work independently or on a team? Read answers and share your answer to this typical interview question.

Some experienced persons answers as follow:

Customer Service
I love to work in team because I learn lot from others, but if I have to work alone, then I am also fine. I enjoy working in both conditions -- I have no problems with either.

Both are Nice
Independent work sometimes seems desirable because you can manage your own time and also you have a chance to show all your talents and skills. Team work is different because you can learn from other people and learn some values and skills so you gain experience as well as learning to try to accept others' opinions.

I like both of them
Sometime i like to work on a team and sometimes I want to work independently.

Both are better in different cases
If the team components are supportable then I will prefer to work in the team otherwise it is better to complete the the job by myself, because if time is wasted in achieving a particular job the team is meaningless.

Working Independently
I prefer to work independently because when you work on a team all the compliments will be given to the team. there is no value given to your efforts, talent etc. If you work independently all your talents will be exposed.


Whatever the Position Requires
I am comfortable working as a member of a team and independently. Whatever my position requires, I'm comfortable with both.

Working On a Team
Both because I learn more working in a team and when I'm working indrpendently I enjoy completing the work alone because it gives me pride with my work.