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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to understand what motivated and inspired you to pursue a career in your chosen field. They want to gain insight into your personality and see where your passion lies.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on giving your personal reason for choosing this career, responding with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewer wants to gain insight into what motivates and inspires you to determine if you will be a good fit for their organization.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I chose to pursue a career in biology because I have been fascinated by living organisms since taking a science class in 7th grade. I enjoy studying living organisms to help develop biological knowledge and understanding of living processes for several different purposes, including treating disease and sustaining the natural environment. My dream job is to work for your company as a biologist and assist in performing DNA Sequencing reactions on the 3730XL DNA Analyzer."

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