Practice 35 Allied Universal interview questions covering security operations, client service, and situational judgment.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The hiring authority is looking for a genuine interest in the security services industry. Maybe you read law-enforcement-related books, subscribe to security-related journals, or subscribe to a blog related to security tech. Briefly share with the interviewer how you stay up to date on trends and topics in the security services industry.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am always interested in reading about the new tech releases, making security services even more effective. Most often, I read The Police Journal and Security Magazine. I subscribe to them digitally to never miss an important article."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I recently read an article about AI, robotics, and how these advancements are shifting the security services industry. I have some Google alerts set to help me stay on top of these and other related security topics. I also have colleagues in the security industry who I meet with once a month. We spend a few hours having coffee and going over the latest trends in the industry."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to hire a security services professional who stays up to date on the latest trends and technologies in the security industry. Focus on sharing two or three ways you stay up to date on these changes.

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As a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Blue Knights LEO Motorcycle club, I read the organization's monthly magazines, talk with other members concerning law enforcement and security-related topics.

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Great--if you read any industry-related articles, blogs, listen to podcasts, etc. you may wish to name those sources specifically.
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