Do you have experience in dispatch or radio communications of any kind?

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Depending on the role to which you are applying, it may be a significant asset to have dispatch or radio communication experience. Public transit, to operate smoothly, has many moving parts behind the scenes. These moving parts include dispatch so that everyone knows their place, where they should be, and when!

If you do have dispatch experience, outline the type of equipment you have used and the volume that you can handle. If you do not have dispatch experience, discuss any experience with radio communication equipment. If you are new to your career, this question may not apply, but you should always show an eagerness and willingness to learn.

"I worked as a dispatcher for a commercial trucking company earlier in my career, for about four years. The equipment that I used included two-way radio and a GPS based computer program. I was amazed by how much work goes into the logistics of transportation and time-optimization for deliveries and driver schedules. Although dispatch is no longer a part of my career, I certainly have a strong appreciation for the profession and understand its importance."

"I understand how to use a two-way radio, and I have a solid understanding of GPS based computer systems. Dispatch is an important component of public transit, and I am eager to learn more."

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"Yes. I worked many years in a banquet hall and we have a lot of communication by radio."

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Good! More detail would help show the depth of your experience with radio communication. How did it work? Why was it important?

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2. Do you have experience in dispatch or radio communications of any kind?

How to Answer

Depending on the role to which you are applying, it may be a significant asset to have dispatch or radio communication experience. Public transit, to operate smoothly, has many moving parts behind the scenes. These moving parts include dispatch so that everyone knows their place, where they should be, and when!

If you do have dispatch experience, outline the type of equipment you have used and the volume that you can handle. If you do not have dispatch experience, discuss any experience with radio communication equipment. If you are new to your career, this question may not apply, but you should always show an eagerness and willingness to learn.

1st Answer Example

"I worked as a dispatcher for a commercial trucking company earlier in my career, for about four years. The equipment that I used included two-way radio and a GPS based computer program. I was amazed by how much work goes into the logistics of transportation and time-optimization for deliveries and driver schedules. Although dispatch is no longer a part of my career, I certainly have a strong appreciation for the profession and understand its importance."

2nd Answer Example

"I understand how to use a two-way radio, and I have a solid understanding of GPS based computer systems. Dispatch is an important component of public transit, and I am eager to learn more."