Before you go
Visit fire stations
What is what to do before your interview
The ideal location to capture your bullet points
What is using index cards
Education
What is a category/header on resume
20-30 minutes
What is typical length of an interview
Most common answer to "Why do you want to be a firefighter"
To help people, every day is different
How to show interest in the department
What is learn about the department
The device used to practice your answers
What is your smartphone
The most important part of resume building
What is proof reading
Does not give enough information to the interview panel
What is the most common mistake in an interview
The answer the interview panel is looking for this.
Something that allows them to see your character/learn about you.
Appropriate Interview attire
What is Suit and Tie or Business Professional attire
The best way to prepare for your interview
What is mock interviews
The ideal number of pages for a resume
What is no more than two pages
Tell us about yourself & do you have anything to add?
What two questions should you expect in every interview
Your unique, personal answer.
What is the opposite of a "standard answer"
The best way to succeed in your interview
What is Practice, Practice Practice
Tell us a little bit about yourself
What is the opening statement
The hidden question behind work experience on resume
What is 'how does it relate to the fire service"
Nervousness
What is the most common feeling in an interview
Leaving the interview panel with all your "cards"
What is the best way to complete an interview.
The time you arrive before your interview.
What is 30 minutes
Most candidates spend more time at the gym than doing this.
What is prepare for the interview.
Too much or too little information
Most common issues found in a resume
The average amount of time that it takes to get hired
What is 1-3 years
Takes longer to prepare, but are very powerful when delivered
What is a "personal answer".