There's a thin line between confidence and cockiness/arrogance. As an interviewer, what do you consider to be confident vs cocky/arrogant?
Example: If you are asking me about my ability to handle the hours/stress/multiple tasks, what would be a confident answer or cocky/arrogant answer?
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It's about demeanor
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