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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to know if your reactions to problems reflect maturity and professionalism. How you react will significantly determine how you fit with their existing team.
Perhaps your computer crashes, and you realize you may have just lost all of your hard work. Or maybe you are limited on time and have a deadline rapidly approaching. Demonstrate to the interviewer that you take a systematic approach to problem-solving rather than reacting impulsively when a problem occurs.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"When a major problem arises, my first instinct is to take a step back and absorb what just happened. I then go into problem-solving mode and figure out what needs to be done. I do not let problems that occur disrupt my workday."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have taught myself to become much calmer with my first reactions when problems arise. Now, I will step back and review my options for solving the problem rather than allow myself to become frustrated."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on assuring the interviewer that you have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You want to show the interviewer that you do not let problems disrupt your day and can handle whatever is thrown your way.

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