Memorial Sloan Kettering Mock Interview
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How long have you worked oncology, and what is the most stressful part of this job?
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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.
Any job that requires one to care for others, especially others who may be terminally ill, has times that are more stressful than others. The interviewer does not expect you to be some super hero with no emotional connection or who does not feel overwhelmed at times. This is the time to show your 'human nature side.' A good way to respond would be to share what is most stressful for you and briefly add how you deal with the stress.
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 have worked with oncology patients for almost (X) years. I would have to say that the most stressful part of this job is the 'not knowing.' What I mean by that is, every patient is different. They each respond to treatment in their own unique ways. I try to stay positive and encouraging despite the fact that I do not always know the 'perfect answer.' I have found that simply being an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on not only relieves the patient's stress, but it often helps relieve my own, as well."
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 most stressful part of working oncology is having to acknowledge that not everyone I care for from day to day is going to beat cancer. There are days when I feel like my patients are more resilient to the reality of their prognosis than I am. I am a 'fixer' and knowing that I can't always fix things or make them better is the hardest part for me."
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