Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.

Let me tell you about a time last month when I had to scramble to get ready for a very important meeting. It was a rainy Tuesday morning, and as usual, I was rushing to get out the door on time. I gulped down my breakfast, frantically searched for my missing umbrella (rainy Tuesdays, right?), and double-checked my bag to make sure I had everything I needed for my presentation. Just as I was about to head out, my phone buzzed with an email notification. My heart sank as I read it – the meeting time had been moved up by an hour! Apparently, there was a conflict with another schedule, and I only had 45 minutes to get myself downtown and prepared for the presentation. Panic started to set in. The presentation was crucial – it was a potential new client, and I had poured hours into preparing. Suddenly, the leisurely coffee break I had planned seemed like a lifetime ago. I scrambled to prioritize. I quickly messaged a colleague to see if they could hold down the fort at the office in case I arrived a little flustered, and skipped the coffee shop line in favor of a protein bar on the go. The next 45 minutes were a whirlwind of activity. I sprinted to the bus stop, practically throwing myself through the doors as they were closing. The ride downtown felt agonizingly slow, and every red light seemed to last an eternity. I used the bus journey to mentally rehearse my presentation, hoping I wouldn't forget anything important in my haste. Thankfully, the bus ride wasn't too long, and I practically leaped off the moment it reached my stop. The rain had thankfully stopped, but I still power-walked the rest of the way to the meeting location, my presentation folder clutched tightly in my sweaty hand. I burst through the meeting room door exactly two minutes before the scheduled start time, slightly out of breath but with everything I needed. My apologies for the delay were met with understanding smiles, and to my relief, the presentation itself went smoothly. I managed to stay focused and deliver my points clearly, despite the earlier scramble. In the end, everything worked out, and we even secured the new client! But let me tell you, that morning was definitely a test of my time management skills – and my ability to stay calm under pressure. While I wouldn't recommend making a habit of rushing around like a headless chicken, I was proud of myself for pulling it together and delivering a successful presentation despite the time crunch.