How to Answer: How do you handle stressful situations?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Clinical Laboratory Technician job interview.
12. How do you handle stressful situations?
How to Answer
Stress management will be essential for you to be able to handle tight deadlines, long hours and demanding patients. Before answering this question, think of some tools that have helped you manage your stress. What will you do when you can't take a break when you need it? How will you stay calm when dealing with those challenging personalities? Share any helpful techniques that you use every day to remain clear-headed in some of the most stressful scenarios.
Written by Heather Douglass on November 16th, 2018
Entry Level
"When I am under pressure on the job, I focus on the task at hand and do my best not to get distracted."
Written by Darby Faubion
Answer Example
"I've learned not to take words or actions of stressed patients personally. Even when I'm feeling rushed or overwhelmed by a deadline and being pulled in too many directions, I can ground myself knowing that I'm providing the best customer service and caring for my patients the best way that I can."
Written by Heather Douglass on November 16th, 2018
Experienced
"I think we all experience stress on different levels and from various triggers. For me, being self-aware has played a big role in my personal stress management. If I have things that I know need to be done on a specific day, I try to create a list and prioritize the order in which those things should be done. I also try to factor in time for things that may be unexpected, for instance an emergency blood draw, and try to stay focused on each assignment. Learning to stay focused is a big stress reliever in and of itself."
Written by Darby Faubion