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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 you will be a good fit for the company culture. If you describe a work environment you dislike as the one offered in this position; they will feel that this position may be challenging for you.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I can be productive in most work environments, so long as the mentality is positive and teamwork is encouraged. I cannot work in an environment that feels negative or toxic."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I prefer to focus on the positive, so if it's okay, I would like to share my ideal work environment with you. My ideal environment is organized, collaborative, positive, energetic, and encouraging. I love working with like-minded people who set challenging goals for themselves. I thrive when I work for supervisors who encourage curiosity and creativity in problem-solving."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Most likely, the work environment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be compatible with you. If you describe that you dislike a toxic or hostile work environment, the interviewer will understand since no one enjoys working in that environment. Explain what kind of work environment you thrive in after describing an environment you dislike, ending on a positive note.

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