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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 asks this question to see if your personality will be a good fit for the Imperial College Healthcare team and company culture. They are also trying to gauge your self-awareness and see if your perception of yourself aligns with the qualities they seek in a candidate. Overall, it's a chance for you to highlight your strengths and demonstrate how you will add value to the organization.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I would describe my personality as approachable, light-hearted, and positive. If asked, my colleagues and supervisor would say the same about me as they always say I am a people person. I am sociable but professional, and enjoy making those around me laugh and smile."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I would say that I am a very friendly and outgoing person. I always try to make people feel comfortable around me and am very approachable. I am also very empathetic and always try to put myself in other people's shoes. I think this helps me to be a better listener and to provide support when people need it. I am a very hard worker and always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. Overall, I think I am a very well-rounded person with many different qualities that make me a great addition to any team or organization."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
When the interviewer asks you to describe your personality, focus on the positive attributes that make you a valuable team member. Some examples are to describe yourself as dependable, hardworking, and a good communicator. You could also say you are someone who is always willing to learn and adapt to new situations. As an interviewer, I like to hear that the candidate has a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively with others, making them an asset to my team.

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