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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
As a Project Manager, you must be flexible and available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed to meet a deadline. The interviewer asks this question to confirm you are a team player and dedicated to your profession.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on assuring the interviewer you understand the nature of the business and that working weekends is part of the job when deadlines need to be met. Let them know you are flexible with your schedule and willing to work whatever hours they need, including weekends.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you want to be considered for the position, it is best to avoid saying that you cannot work weekends without explaining why. If you have a personal obligation such as caring for a child or family member on the weekends, describe your situation to the interviewer and explain how you will look for help with your child or family member on the weekends you need to work. If you are honest in the interview, the interviewer will understand if there are some weekends you might not be able to work.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I am available to work weekends when needed. I understand the nature of this industry and have no problem working weekends when needed to meet a deadline."

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