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What one word would your previous supervisor used to describe you?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Before your interview, reflect on some of the words your previous supervisor used to describe you. Then, examine the keywords Amazon frequently uses to describe their ideal employees and work culture, such as passionate, smart, obsessed, innovative, and pioneering. Write down all the keywords they use and any that Jeff Bezos frequently uses, and examine how you are aligned with these descriptives and how you fit the bill and would complement their teams.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"One word my previous supervisor used to describe me is driven. In a performance review, my supervisor told me that I was one of the most driven employees he had ever worked with and offered me a promotion after six months. When I set my sights on a goal, nothing will stop me from achieving that goal."
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"My boss often uses the word 'madman' to describe me. He frequently says that because I work smart, hard, and fast. Normally he asks me to take something on, then the next time he sees me, he asks about my progress. I inform him that I'm done, and he calls me a madman. It's how he introduces me to everyone."
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My last manager described me as "fungible". He was complimenting my versatility. What he meant was that it didn't matter what task was given to me, I would figure out a way to make it mine and succeed.
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An initial reaction to being described as fungible might be negative as it gives the connotation that you're interchangeable or replaceable. However, your additional explanation shows that it was intended as a compliment and highlights your ability to handle whatever comes your way. Your answer is out of the box and interesting which will likely fascinate the interviewer. Great job!
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Driven
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Awesome. And why would they describe you as driven? And how will being driven help you excel in this new role?
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