Applied online and received an interview invitation after about 1.5 weeks. I asked HR beforehand whether there would be a written test and was told no. However, I was asked to complete a 30-minute written test after the interview when I arrived at the office, and it covered topics outside the scope of the job description. That was hardly a pleasant experience, despite the fact that the face to face interview itself was ok.

This question is somewhat similar to “How do you handle stress?” and can be a bit tricky. On one hand, you want to demonstrate that you're capable of performing well under pressure—especially if you're in a field where high-pressure situations are common. On the other hand, you don’t want to come across as someone who can only perform when pushed by a boss or tight deadlines.