Name the specific trade-offs you made and why. Interviewers want to see deliberate decision-making, not just working harder.
Good answers explicitly name trade-offs: reduced scope vs. reduced quality vs. working overtime. Best candidates proactively communicated risks to stakeholders, negotiated scope, and documented technical debt for later. Look for evidence of prioritisation skills and honest communication.
Reveals how the candidate handles pressure. Watch for: do they just work overtime, or do they negotiate and prioritise? Senior candidates should show stakeholder management skills.