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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Every employer should know how each staff member is best motivated. Talk to the interviewer about the variety of ways you are best motivated on the job. The interviewer wants to see what motivates you and if you will be a good fit with the company culture if hired.
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. You might be motivated by praise from your superiors, being recognized for a job well done, or being offered promotions or extra job duties based on your performance.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am motivated by being offered learning opportunities. I love to gain knowledge and feel that I am growing professionally in this industry."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am best motivated through words of praise and recognition for a job well done. I do like to know that my efforts are being noticed. We have a leader board in my current position, and I like that concept because it creates healthy competition."

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