How to Answer: What do you know about public transit rules, regulations, and safety compliance?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a VIA Rail Canada job interview.
3. What do you know about public transit rules, regulations, and safety compliance?
How to Answer
Rules and regulation surrounding safety and public transit use will change depending on the region in which you are interviewing. The hiring authority would like to know that you have at least a basic understanding of the industry before being hired. If you are new to the public transit industry, it is entirely acceptable for your knowledge to be limited. In this case, it is more important that you show a willingness to learn more about the industry.
1st Answer Example
"I have worked in public transit for fifteen years and am very familiar with the rules and regulations for operators and other employees in this industry. I know that VIA Rail Canada will have its own set of regulations laid out which I am more than happy to begin learning. Safety and compliance are topics of utmost importance to me."
2nd Answer Example
"I fully understand why VIA Rail Canada would need to have strict rules surrounding public transit use, and compliance. If you could direct me on where to learn more about the regulations in our area, I would like to gain a head start on my learning."