Master 30 Grady Memorial Hospital Authority interview questions covering patient care, community health mission, and Level I trauma expertise.
Question 3 of 30
How to Answer
Example Answer
Example Answer 2
Community Answers

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.
The interviewer wants to know if you consider yourself to be an emotionally driven person. Talk to the interviewer about your emotions and if they have ever affected your productivity at work.
Keep in mind - almost everyone is an emotional creature to some degree, but there are other ways that you can describe yourself that have a more positive connotation. If you are passionate, you could choose to refer to yourself as:
- Expressive
- Communicative
- Open
- Unreserved

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.
"Everyone is emotional to a certain degree, and I would consider myself kind-hearted and open. A career in healthcare can be emotional at times; however, I choose to focus on the positives. For instance, - if we are close to losing a patient, I will focus on positive memories rather than the illness. This mindset has consistently allowed me to continue with a productive shift, no matter the emotions that come my way. "

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.
"This is a great question. I think the right answer is, 'of course, but not for long'! We've all had those severe cases. A child dies, or you have to give someone a cancer diagnosis. It's professional to take a few minutes after an encounter like that and let those emotions come and go. I cope with these emotions by telling myself that it's not my story, its the patient's story. I think it's okay to be moved by someone else's experience, but I don't need to make it mine."

Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Anonymous Answer
I consider myself emotional in the best way in that my care and concern for patients and colleagues is positive, however, I would never let my emotions cloud my ability to deliver quality service or hinder my ability to do my job. One of my colleagues recently lost her husband unexpectantly. I had great empathy for her situation having experienced this myself. I have spent the time since, just being an empathetic listener and allowing her the freedom and the space to share her feelings.

Rachelle's Feedback
Good answer!
Unlock expert responses for mission-driven healthcare interviews at Atlanta's safety-net hospital.
Get StartedJump to Question

Written by Rachelle Enns
30 Questions & Answers • Grady Memorial Hospital Authority

By Rachelle

By Rachelle