Providence Health & Services Mock Interview
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Question 13 of 30
In the healthcare industry, problems arise frequently. When a major problem arises, what is your first reaction?
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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.
The interviewer wants to know if your reactions to problems reflect maturity and professionalism. How you react will significantly determine how you fit with their existing team.
Perhaps your computer crashes, and you realize you may have just lost all of your hard work. Or maybe you are limited on time and have a deadline rapidly approaching. Demonstrate to the interviewer that you take a systematic approach to problem-solving rather than reacting impulsively when a problem occurs.
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.
"When a major problem arises, my first instinct is to take a step back and absorb what just happened. I then go into problem-solving mode and devise a solution to the problem."
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 taught myself to become much calmer with my first reactions when problems arise. Now, I will step back and review my options for solving the problem rather than allowing myself to become frustrated."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Assure the interviewer that you can easily handle the stress and pressures of the job. You will face problems frequently in the healthcare industry and must always remain calm and professional.
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