How would you survive as a stranded person on an island?

I am optimist. I will explore the island. remeber the move castaway and plant a flag.

Hey!

When answering a question like this, the goal is less about survival tactics and more about showing problem-solving, resilience, and adaptability. You could frame your response around staying calm under pressure, quickly assessing priorities, and finding practical solutions. 

For instance, you might start by focusing on essentials like securing water, food, and shelter, which shows structured thinking and the ability to prioritize.

You can then connect the metaphor to the workplace: just as on an island you’d need creativity, persistence, and teamwork (if others were there), in a high-pressure job you need the same qualities to handle uncertainty and challenges. 

By emphasizing resourcefulness, a positive mindset, and an ability to use limited resources effectively, you demonstrate to the interviewer that you can stay composed, adapt quickly, and drive results even in difficult circumstances.

I agree with Binika that this question is less about survival skills and more about how you react under stress. In an interview it helps to keep things simple and structured. I would start with the basics like water and shelter, then move on to longer term actions such as creating signals for rescue.

What really matters is not only naming these steps but also explaining why you chose them. For example, you could say that water comes first because survival without it is very limited. Or that setting a routine helps you stay focused and avoid panic. This way the interviewer can follow your thinking process instead of just hearing a list of actions.

The goal is not a perfect survival plan. It is to show that you can stay calm, prioritize logically, and communicate your reasoning in a clear way. That is what interviewers are really testing with this kind of question.