"Last year, my staff of nine was brought down to five people with one termination and three resignations in a short time. Recruiting new staff in my current field can be difficult, so we worked at almost 50% staffing for two months. To avoid burnout, our manager decided the best route was to only have two of our staff on shift at a time when we would normally have three to four on at a time. This is where work became the most stressful. Staying upbeat, positive, and focused on my duties helped me through each workday. I appreciated that we didn't need to double our work hours during this time, and my remaining team members also navigated this period successfully."

"A couple of years ago, my company purchased my previous employer, and there were many unknowns surrounding my job and duties moving forward when it was announced that the company was being sold. When I saw my coworkers in distress, I decided to lead by example with a positive attitude. I asked our managers a lot of questions to learn as much as possible about the changes that were coming. I also tried to hear the concerns of my colleagues and be a reassuring person for them. In the end, the transition was great for me, and I have a positive and inquisitive attitude to thank for that. During the process, one close colleague left the company in fear of what would happen, and they still regret that decision to this day."

"I prefer to be busy and love working in a fast-paced environment. I'm fully aware I would be joining a fun and fast-paced environment here at Truist. Over the last four years, I've worked through my undergraduate program while working to support myself. This often found me working long days and doing my schoolwork. I learned many great techniques for task management and prioritizing my work. All along the way, I found it important to take time for myself to unwind and relax. I'm confident these will be great ways to handle work-related stress as I enter my career."