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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
The interviewer is being transparent about the environment as an emergency care assistant at the NHS and wants to know that you can be successful in this type of fast-paced setting. They want to hear that you will be able to handle the pressure and that you have experience dealing with stress in the workplace. Describe some techniques that you use to manage stress at work and give examples, if possible.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I thrive in a fast-paced environment, and that's the type of setting I currently work in. I find that keeping myself organized week to week and having a solid understanding of my tasks and priorities on each response call helps reduce stress levels. Working with the emotions of the public all day can be stressful, so I make sure that I'm not letting their emotions impact me or my performance negatively. I take proactive steps to manage stress in the workplace. I set realistic expectations for myself and am not afraid to ask for help when needed. During my shift, I try to take at least one break to recharge and de-stress for a few moments. I've also found it helpful to talk to a friend or loved one if I'm feeling overwhelmed by emotional situations or sad events from the day. I'm pretty level-headed, and it takes a lot to upset my balance, so I'm confident I would be successful in another fast-paced environment such as this."

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