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Question 20 of 35
What part of your healthcare career brings you the most stress?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Stress can often be a regular part of the day-to-day work experience. Talk to the interviewer about which areas of your career are the most stressful. Ensure that your answer does not include a factor that would make you appear unfit for the position. (i.e., a healthcare professional should not find facing illness to be the most stressful part of the job).
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"To be completely transparent, I probably bring myself the most stress because of my innate desire to be the best. I strive for perfection too often, which causes undue stress on myself. I manage this by focusing my energy on productive activities that are good for my career."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
When responding to this question, describe the most stressful part of your career, ending on a positive note. Explain how you manage your stress on or off the job and how you do not let stress interfere with your job performance.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"The most stressful part of my career is when colleagues call in sick and leave the unit short-staffed. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I reprioritize my day to stay organized, which reduces my stress levels. Also, I do not hesitate to call on hospital volunteers to help where they can."
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