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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
To succeed in the healthcare services industry, you should have a substantial level of compassion for your patients or customers. Talk to the interviewer about the compassionate qualities that you possess. How would you rate your level of empathy for others?
Some ways to describe yourself could be:
- Understanding
- Warm-hearted
- Empathetic
- Responsive
- Charitable
- Tender-hearted

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I understand that compassion is one of the top qualities that I need to bring to the workplace, being in the healthcare services profession. I consider myself a very compassionate individual. I am warm-hearted, responsive to my patients' needs, and always empathetic."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Yes, I most certainly consider myself a compassionate person. I take the opportunity to understand and help others whenever possible. While attending university, I spent a lot of time volunteering at a local hospice - not only for the added experience but also to give back to others. I look forward to continuing this level of compassionate care with your organization."

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I would consider myself a compassionate person. I believe anyone that is working in this field needs to have compassion and empathy for their patients.
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I would suggest adding in a quick example here, demonstrating your compassion.
Yes, I would absolutely consider myself a compassionate person. I believe that anyone who is working in healthcare needs to have compassion and empathy for others in order to succeed. In my previous roles, I consistently demonstrated compassion by....
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