Sharp Grossmont Hospital Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 30
It is often said that a career in healthcare is a 'thankless job.' How can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?
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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 would like to know how they could continue to motivate you - even on the hardest of days. Do you need to have verbal recognition? Are you motivated solely by the success of your team? Talk to the interviewer about how you have stayed motivated in the past.
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.
"My chosen career was helping people at exactly the point they were least capable of censoring themselves or giving back. So, I stopped needing thanks from my patients. It's not like I don't need positive reinforcement. Everyone does. But I made a point to find it in other places instead of expecting it from my patients. Nowadays, I make an effort to expressly thank the people I work with when they do a good job. I focus on being grateful to be allowed to see private, raw, emotional parts of people's lives."
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 am an easily motivated individual, and it does not take much to keep me engaged. I am fully aware that healthcare-related positions can seem thankless. Honestly, the best thanks that I can get is a pat on the back now and then. The majority of my motivation comes from simply helping people."
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Personally, I have never felt being a nurse is a thankless job, however, I do admit having those days where my work has not been appreciated as much as I would like to. Overall, I feel that if my supervisors and coworkers provide strong support and understanding for the rougher days I will be motivated and engaged in giving my best at work.
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Being a nurse isn't an easy job! It's great to hear that supportive colleagues and supervisors help you to stay motivated and engaged. You might also mention that you appreciate a comprehensive onboarding process, frequent nurse huddles/meetings, availability of development opportunities, social events and conferences, counseling services, etc.
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Having been working as a nurse for over five years, I do believe that at times it can feel that way. However, every time I go to work I try to find one small thing that reminds me why I chose this profession. It can be as small as helping someone with their ADLs and seeing how much more comfortable and happy they look.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! So it sounds like you pay attention to the small ways in which you help others, which motivates and inspires you. This is great! But what can the employer do to further motivate you? You might mention that you appreciate verbal or written praise or that you like to be recognized in front of your team for a job well done. You could also mention that you appreciate being given financial bonuses or training opportunities if either of these also incentivize you. Good job!
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