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Question 35 of 40 for our Pharmacy Technician Mock Interview

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Question 35 of 40

Our pharmacy is fast-paced without much downtime. How well do you work under pressure?

"I work very well under pressure. I have not worked as a Pharmacy Technician before, but I was in the military for four years. I was exposed to large amounts of stressful situations while serving in Afghanistan. When faced with a stressful situation, I would let my training kick in. I find that remaining focused on the task at hand keeps my emotions from taking over, which allows me to stay calm while working in stressful environments."

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How to Answer: Our pharmacy is fast-paced without much downtime. How well do you work under pressure?

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  • 35. Our pharmacy is fast-paced without much downtime. How well do you work under pressure?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Focus on giving an example of working under pressure related to your role as a Pharmacy Technician. You might have had an angry customer who would not leave the pharmacy or were short-staffed on a busy day. Using the STAR method is an excellent way to formulate your response to this question. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Briefly describe the situation, explain your role, the measures you took to solve the issues, and the outcome. The interviewer wants to hear that you can effectively work under pressure as a Pharmacy Technician.

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "I work very well under pressure. I have not worked as a Pharmacy Technician before, but I was in the military for four years. I was exposed to large amounts of stressful situations while serving in Afghanistan. When faced with a stressful situation, I would let my training kick in. I find that remaining focused on the task at hand keeps my emotions from taking over, which allows me to stay calm while working in stressful environments."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Answer Example

      " I work very well under pressure. As a full-time student with a full load, I am constantly under pressure to do my homework and complete multiple assignments. I have developed a system that prioritizes the most urgent assignments and tasks I need to complete to stay on track. I find that being organized and remaining focused on the task at hand keeps stress from taking over, which allows me to stay calm while working under pressure."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "I work very well under pressure. I can always remain calm and professional when faced with stressful situations. I find the best thing to do when there is a lot of pressure at work is to stay organized. I create a list, prioritize the most urgent assignments, and delegate work where I can. If I stay focused and know exactly what needs to be done, work stressors do not affect me."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I thrive in a fast-paced environment and have no problem working under pressure."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Can you go into more detail about your previous experience in a fast-paced environment? Maybe share the volume of customers you served in a day or how you worked short-staffed and didn't get a chance to take many breaks. Discuss some of the stressful situations you encounter regularly and what strategies you use to remain calm and focused.

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