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first paid fire interview - advice?
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Posted 3 months ago I've been a volunteer for three years, and I'm going for my first paid firefighter interview in a couple days. I was wondering if anyone out there has any tips, advice, or suggestions. All input is appreciated. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Keep im mind that whatever you've learned & however you do things in the volunteer dept; you don't know anything & you are willing to learn to do what your career dept . instructs you at recruit/probie school. It's a transition many of us have made. Good luck to you. Most of all, stay safe! |
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| Posted 2 months ago I am also going for my first interview in about a week. Should I wear a suit or something else. |
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| Posted 2 months ago Yes.. a suit and tie. The first 15 seconds of the interview are pehaps the most critical. In that time they begin their evaluation process and mind set. Check out the old book - How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Fantastic resource! You can google it nand check out a wikipedia on it too. Also check out on Firelink training Articles >> Career Advancement by Paul Lepore it contains some excellent advice and information. Good Luck! Eddie D. Howard
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| Posted 2 months ago Remember that there is a fine line between appearing to be confident and appearing to be cocky. Dress up, not down. You want to stand out in a good way, not a bad way. Be prepared to tell about yourself. Figure out what you think is your strong point.....and your weak point. Research the job that you are trying to get. Research the company (or department) as well. Be prepared to ask at least a few questions. The largest room is the room for self improvement |
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| Posted 2 months ago Thanks for the advice guys. I've gotten mixed reactions when i ask people whether a suit and tie is appropriate, or just a button up, tie, and pants. |
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| Posted 2 months ago Suit! With nice professionally modest tie. Shined dress shoes. A professional needs to look professional. Be confident enough to know you can do the job, but not overconfident acting like you already have the job. Be respectful, and make eye contact with every one of the interviewers as you're going through the interview. If they ask a question that you do not know the answer to, be honest. They would rather see that then someone who is a BS artist. I am just sharing the advice I was given prior to my LE interview and it really helped. When life hands you lemons, cut them up.......and squeeze them in life's eye. DocBernard = Self-Appointed Firelink JunkYard Dog. I bite. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago What do you do if they give the oral interview directly after the CPAT as they do in some Maryland depts? It's not my first rodeo, Cowboy |
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| Posted about 1 month ago
I volunteered for an County Ambulance service for 2 years before applying to go full time. There were 25 people going for 2 EMT spots. We did the Physical training one day then the oral interview the next. I wore a suit both days. On the physical day, wear a suit and bring a change of clothes for the CPAT. I don't think by any means that I was above any of the other people that day, but, out of the 25 people, 2 of us dressed up, Just last night I interviewed to get on as a volunteer in a Fire Department because I moved. I wore a suit last night, and last night he welcomed me on and set the first day for me to come in for shirts and training. Hope this Helped, "We don't come to bow. We come to conquer." |