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Question 38 of 40 for our Physician Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 38 of 40

Healthcare professionals are under a great amount of stress. How do you manage your work stress?

We all experience stress daily, but how you relay this to the interviewer will say a lot about you. Steer clear from when you lost your cool and raised your voice- we all have days like that but now is not the time to bring it up. Tell the interviewer how you manage your work stress and keep a healthy balance between home and work.

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  • 38. Healthcare professionals are under a great amount of stress. How do you manage your work stress?

      How to Answer

      We all experience stress daily, but how you relay this to the interviewer will say a lot about you. Steer clear from when you lost your cool and raised your voice- we all have days like that but now is not the time to bring it up. Tell the interviewer how you manage your work stress and keep a healthy balance between home and work.

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "I fully understand that physician assistant's jobs come with a lot of stress. Stress is part of any demanding job, and I fully embrace it. I take good care of myself and prioritize my workload to maintain a healthy balance in my stress levels."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Answer Example

      "I handle work stress best when I feel organized and when communication is strong. Every day we have a morning huddle for the turnover. We discuss current patients, who we are expecting in, and what everyone is working on. Our morning huddles help alleviate work stress by distributing the work evenly as best we can. It allows everyone to hear what needs to be accomplished and work together."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "I handle stress very well, and when you call my references, they will attest to this fact. When I am under pressure as a PA, I focus on the task or patient at hand and make sure not to get distracted. Staying on deadline is very helpful to keep the day running smoothly, and I will delegate to others on my team when necessary to alleviate some stress."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "When I find myself under pressure and feeling overwhelmed, I focus on giving myself some time to take deep breaths and reassess the priorities of the day. That helps me focus on what's most relevant first and move on to the next task. The biggest thing that alleviates my stress is taking the time to take deep breaths and telling myself everything will be okay. If I don't do that, then the anxiety caused by the pressure will take over which will lead to decreased productivity."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It seems that you know yourself very well, and the techniques that you use to overcome stress and very smart and helpful! If you have an example of a time when you deployed this stress-management technique, you could also add in a brief story based example.
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